BFH Maternal Morb/Mort Epidemiologist – Coordinator 2

University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The BFH Maternal Morb/Mort Epidemiologist – Coordinator 2 interprets, analyzes, validates, and evaluates maternal mortality data using statistical computer programs. The role conducts routine data linkages using Vital Records and the Louisiana Hospital Inpatient Discharge Database (LAHIDD), manages data confidentiality and security in accordance with state and federal regulations, and works closely with the PAMR coordinator to identify and validate mortality cases for review. The position maintains working relationships with MCH coordinators and other epidemiologists and provides technical assistance to professionals and community partners on multidisciplinary projects and community health planning. The coordinator oversees data quality and reporting related to the Louisiana Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (PAMR), the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC), and the MMRIA database. This includes reviewing and entering MMRIA data, documenting quality assurance checks, analyzing trends and geographic distribution, supporting case review meetings, and translating data into action. The role analyzes and reports maternal mortality rates and trends, serves as the primary analytic contact for related data requests and the annual PAMR report, and contributes to reports, publications, presentations, and evidence-based practice resources. The position also supports ERASE MM grant evaluation and performance measurement, participates in federal technical assistance calls and maternal mortality workgroups, conducts continuous quality improvement on LaPQC reporting and MMRIA data, and supports Emergency Operations coordination during activations and as needed between events. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience performing administrative functions in an office environment or health care field.
Excellent analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
Proficiency with Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience performing administrative functions in an office environment or health care field.
At least 1 year of professional epidemiology experience.
At least 1 year of professional experience with statistical analysis packages such as SAS and/or R.
Relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Interpret, analyze, validate, and evaluate data using statistical computer programs.
Conduct routine data linkages using Vital Records and the Louisiana Hospital Inpatient Discharge Database (LAHIDD).
Manage data confidentiality and security according to state and federal regulations.
Work with the PAMR coordinator to oversee identification and validation of mortality cases for review.
Maintain working relationships with MCH coordinators and other epidemiologists.
Validate and document completion of MMRIA quality assurance checks.
Analyze causes of death assigned in Vital Records and compare them with case review results to validate data quality.
Analyze MMRIA data for maternal mortality trends and geographic distribution.
Assist with evaluation and performance measurement for ERASE MM grant activities.
Coordinate with programs and the community to move data to action.
Analyze data collected by the Louisiana Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) and Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC).
Ensure data are abstracted and entered into MMRIA in a timely manner and according to CDC guidelines.
Review MCH Coordinator entries in MMRIA and enter data from committee decision forms, including recommendations, after PAMR review meetings.
Provide technical assistance to professionals in government, academia, health care, the community, and the private sector on multidisciplinary projects and community health planning.
Participate in facilitating case review meetings with the PAMR coordinator and assist with summarizing recommendations.
Discuss and help resolve epidemiological issues with community leaders, health professionals and officials, lawyers, legislators, and peers.
Author and/or present findings in peer-reviewed journals and publications, conferences, meetings, webinars, and evidence-based practice databases, as approved.
Report maternal mortality rates and monitor regional, state, and national trends to identify changes in Louisiana’s maternal mortality rate.
Analyze maternal mortality trends and outline findings in PAMR reports and annual briefs for the Governor’s Office, State Legislature, and stakeholders.
Serve as the primary analytic contact for maternal mortality data requests and generation of the annual PAMR report.
Coordinate with epidemiologists and the BFH DAT analytic section on responses to internal and external data requests.
Participate in webinars and routine technical assistance calls with federal funders, including CDC maternal mortality workgroups.
Participate in staff, project, and professional development meetings and trainings as requested or assigned.
Conduct Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) on LaPQC reporting and MMRIA data.
Support coordination and management of Emergency Operations during activation and as needed between events.
Perform other tasks as assigned.