Program Manager 1-B-LDH

LDH-Office of Secretary; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Contracts/Procurement professional to coordinate statewide procurement activities, draft and review contracts, and ensure compliance with LDH and state policies. The role requires strong knowledge of procurement processes and ability to train LDH staff.

The position supervises staff and collaborates with LDH Legal for timely reviews, ensuring efficient operations across LDH divisions and programs in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
• Substitution: 30 sem hours equals 1 year of experience; max substitution 120 sem hours for four years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide procurement activities for LDH divisions and units.
• Provide technical guidance and training on procurement requirements and contracting processes.
• Review contracts, RFPs, and Statements of Work for compliance with LDH and DOA/OSP policies.
• Assist LDH Legal attorneys to facilitate timely review of procurement documents.
• Supervise program staff to ensure timely procurement activities and mitigate risks.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Policy compliance

Training

Legal coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or JD

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) - Office of the Secretary (OS) - Office of Management and Finance (OMF)! LDH manages one of the largest budget in the State Government approximately $20B and employs over 7500 employees/contractors. The OS and OMF is responsible for setting and enforcing policy and procedures for all LDH statewide agencies (OAAS, OCDD, OPH, MVA, OWH, OSG, and OBH) to include administrative operations, legal, communications, legislative, fiscal, budgetary, human resource, health facility licensing and survey, administrative appeals, telecommunications, movable property, inventory control, safety/health and security, risk management, capital outlay projects, space management, contract and leasing, and procurement.

• Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Duties

• This position will coordinate all statewide activities and support all 21 Division/Bureau/Unit/Field Offices Directors and their incumbents within the OS and OMF in the drafting and full execution of their division/bureau's contracts, lease, and procurement needs/requests.
• Work is performed with a high degree of self-motivation, independence and self-initiative.
• Limited direction and overview is received directly from the Deputy General Counsel 1 for the Contracts Section of the Bureau of Legal Services, subject to general oversight by the Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsel 2.
• Provide technical guidance, consultation, recommendations, and training to LDH offices, bureaus, and programs on procurement matters, including purchasing, leasing, and contracting.
• Review procurement documents, contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Statements of Work (SFPs) for compliance with applicable LDH and Division of Administration/Office of State Procurement (DOA/OSP) requirements.
• Ensure procurement documents contain all required documentation and comply with applicable procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Coordinate with LDH Legal attorneys to facilitate timely review of procurement documents and address compliance concerns.
• Provide technical assistance and training to program offices on procurement requirements, documentation, and the preparation of RFPs and SFPs.
• Supervise a Program Manager 1-A and multiple program monitors to ensure procurement activities are completed accurately and within established timeframes.
• Monitor procurement activities across LDH offices, bureaus, and programs to promote timely processing, reduce liability and litigation risks, and support efficient departmental operations.

Position-Specific Details

Location: Office of the Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, orJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50554082

Contact Information

Deanda Thymes

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse 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.