BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1
Location: Lafayette, La · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-07-29 ·
Reference: R-002097
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Department
OPH - Bureau of Infection Disease
Job Summary
Job Description
Assists with surveillance activities to detect cases and identify trends
for the Bureau of Infectious Disease (BID).
Supports Regional Epidemiologist on all epidemiologic activities conducted
in assigned region.
Completes disease case reports in assigned regions.
Monitors parish health units and hospitals conducting surveillance
activities via electronic reporting within assigned regions.
Analyzes and interprets infectious disease surveillance data for trends
and clusters.
Conducts data entry in current surveillance systems, including REDCap, the
statewide Infectious Disease Reporting Information System (IDRIS), and
any other databases used.
Coordinates with physicians and health care providers to enhance disease
surveillance.
Prepares and maintains confidential case records, collects, documents and
verifies pertinent medical data from patients, physicians, and medical
facilities.
Participates in conducting infectious disease outbreak investigation..
Conducts interviews of persons diagnosed or suspected of having a
reportable infectious disease.
Serves as a resource to the general public and health care community by
responding to routine requests for general disease information and
provision of statistics.
Provides and disseminates health education to communities-at-risk
regarding infectious disease prevention and transmission.
Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional
experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of the degree.
Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management
skills.
Great attention to detail and follow up.
Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to
Outlook, Word, and Excel.
DESIRED:
Advanced degree.
Minimum 1 year professional experience in disease intervention and
prevention activities.
Minimum 1 year professional experience with data analysis, data
abstractions, or case reports/review.
Minimum 1 year professional experience with federal, state and OPH agency
policies.
Relevant industry certifications.
SALARY: 37-47k
Required Attachments
Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.
Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU
New Orleans;
Names and contact information of three references;
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be
considered.
Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with
specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in
their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the
initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment
process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the
candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may
be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will
provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective
employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without
regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit
factor.
