NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
PH Epidemiologist Tech 2 - PH Epidemiologist (Region 7 Surveillance Epidemiologist)
Shreveport, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$3,403/mo - $6,124/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Louisiana Department of Health, which aims to protect and promote health for all residents. The PH Epidemiologist Tech 2 will support efforts to detect, investigate, and control infectious diseases, involving surveillance, fieldwork, and collaboration with local health entities.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a regional liaison for the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section by coordinating epidemiologic activities, completing disease case reports, and collaborating with local hospitals and parish health units to ensure effective surveillance and follow-up
Monitor and evaluate surveillance data quality through electronic reporting systems, providing feedback and oversight to hospitals and parish health units within the assigned region
Analyze, interpret, and summarize infectious disease data to support disease prevention and control efforts, including preparation of reports for state and national databases
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to enhance disease surveillance, ensure timely case identification, and maintain complete and accurate reporting
Participate in disease outbreak investigations in coordination with regional and state public health partners and rapid response teams
Conduct interviews with individuals diagnosed or suspected of communicable diseases, identify contacts for referral and follow-up, and provide disease education and counseling
Maintain confidential case records, assist with surveillance system improvements (including IDRIS), respond to public and healthcare inquiries, and contribute to public health publications and community education efforts
Qualification
Required
Four years of experience in epidemiology, healthcare analytics and reporting, health equity, nursing or public health
A bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, behavioral sciences, health sciences or nursing plus one year of experience in epidemiology
A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, behavioral sciences, health sciences or nursing
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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