The Public Health Division of the Department of Pediatrics is seeking applicants for a Research Associate 3 that is funded by a contract with DHH OPH. This advanced level epidemiology position in the Dept. of Pediatrics will provide the State of Louisiana Office of Public Health enhanced epidemiological services to the Children’s Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program. Incumbent will work closely with the Title V CSHCN Director and Children’s Special Health Services Program Manager to analyze national and state data sets concerning CYSHCN in Louisiana, to assist with the five year needs assessment required by Title V, to determine state priorities for the program, to conduct ongoing program evaluation and to assist with grant writing.
Qualifications: Masters in Public Health or PhD with concentration in epidemiology. Training and/or experience in maternal and child health including children with special health needs. At least 2 years experience at the state public health level.
Desired: Experience working with diverse MCH stakeholders, providing presentations to large stakeholder groups and writing professional manuscripts. Research skills include ability analyzing complex data sets and exhibiting strong analytical skills with SPSS, SAS, SUDANN and MS ACCESS.
Applicant instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV and list or references to SOM-Recruits@lsuhsc.edu, reference # 09 036
