Outbreak Response Coordinator

Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center (SELAHEC), in conjunction with the Louisiana Office of Public Health STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program (SHHP), is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Outbreak Response Coordinator in New Orleans.

Brief Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Field Operations Manager, the Outbreak Response Coordinator (ORC), is responsible for organizing and managing responses to outbreaks or clusters.

Key Responsibilities

Management: Collects and maintains surveillance data related to HIV cluster detection and response activities. Analyzes data and prepares administrative reports, fact sheets, presentations, and training materials related to CDR. Prepares data and objectives for grant applications, annual progress reports, and interim progress reports.

Leadership: Maintains the Cluster and Outbreak Detection and Response plan. Facilitates the monthly active cluster meeting with Lead Field Operations Specialist, Linkage & Adherence Supervisor, HIV Surveillance Supervisor, and Outbreak & Overdose Prevention Supervisor.

Response: Activate, coordinate and facilitate the Outbreak Response Team when a priority cluster or outbreak is detected. Develop and execute multi-faceted, data-driven intervention and control measures (e.g., testing events, extended clinic hours). Direct partner services, contact tracing, and patient linkage to treatment.

Resource Coordination: Facilitates communication between the state, local health departments, and community based organizations to ensure a rapid, cohesive response.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

-Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule and ensures that leave taken is done in accordance with agency leave policy.

• Coordinates, plans, and conducts tabletop exercises with internal staff and/or external medical, government, and/or community groups.

• Provides training to central office staff and/or local and regional health department staff involved in CDR as needed.

• Assists with grant preparation (CDC prevention and surveillance grants, HRSA services grants, and required progress reports) and the development of guidelines and procedures.

• Develops and maintains a list of internal and external stakeholders including representatives from medical and community providers, local and state governmental agencies, and community groups.

• Attends LDH and other community planning meetings/ workshops to facilitate exchange of information on outbreak prevention and response related issues and concerns, as needed.

• Assists with creating formalized training procedures for staff involved in cluster investigations.

• Participates in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) site visits and trainings as appropriate.

• Participates in monthly staff meetings, partner calls, Get Loud Louisiana, NASTAD, and CDC conference calls, as requested.

• Adheres to all SHHP and CDC Confidentiality guidelines; ensure that databases and hard copy files are secure.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Salary Range: $36,422-$65,000

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to the Deputy Director of Operations via email:

SHP_[email protected]

Must reference job title in subject line. Application Deadline is

November 12, 2026. EOE Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,422.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person