BFH Maternal Morb/Mort Epidemiologist – Coordinator 2

University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

7d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The BFH Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Epidemiologist Coordinator 2 interprets, analyzes, validates, and evaluates maternal mortality and related data, including data collected through the Louisiana Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) and Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC). The position conducts data linkages using Vital Records and the Louisiana Hospital Inpatient Discharge Database (LAHIDD), maintains data confidentiality and security under state and federal regulations, and ensures data are entered and reviewed in the MMRIA database according to CDC guidelines. Working closely with the PAMR coordinator, MCH coordinators, epidemiologists, programs, and community partners, the coordinator supports identification and validation of mortality cases, case review meetings, data quality assurance, and the translation of data into action. The role analyzes causes and trends in maternal mortality, reports rates and geographic patterns, contributes to grant evaluation and continuous quality improvement, and serves as the primary analytic contact for maternal mortality data requests and the annual PAMR report. The position also provides technical assistance to multidisciplinary partners, contributes to publications and presentations, participates in federal project calls and professional meetings, and supports Emergency Operations coordination when activated or as needed between events. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience performing administrative functions within an office environment or health care field.
Excellent analytical, writing, and critical-thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Great 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 within 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 confidentiality and security of data according to state and federal regulations.
Work with the PAMR coordinator to oversee identification and validation of mortality cases for review.
Maintain positive working relationships with MCH coordinators and other epidemiologists.
Validate and document completion of quality assurance checks in MMRIA.
Compare causes of death in Vital Records data with case review results to validate data quality.
Analyze MMRIA data for trends and geographic distribution of maternal mortality.
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 Louisiana PAMR and LaPQC.
Ensure data are abstracted and entered into MMRIA in a timely manner and in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Review data entered into MMRIA by MCH Coordinators.
Review and enter committee decision forms and recommendations into MMRIA 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 teams.
Participate in facilitating case review meetings with the PAMR coordinator and assist in 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, at approved state and national conferences, meetings, webinars, and evidence-based practice databases.
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 point of contact for maternal mortality data requests and production of the annual PAMR report.
Coordinate with other epidemiologists on internal and external data requests in coordination with the BFH DAT analytic section.
Participate in webinars and routine technical assistance calls with federal funders, including CDC maternal mortality workgroups.
Participate in internal staff, project, and professional development meetings and trainings as requested or assigned.
Conduct continuous quality improvement 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.