Program Manager 2

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks a senior leader to oversee the Healthy Communities Division in East Baton Rouge Parish. The role directs program operations, staff development, and strategic planning to improve statewide health initiatives.

Appointment type may be a temporary Job appointment up to 48 months, with responsibility for managing federal grant funds, school health programs, youth risk behaviour surveys, and dementia prevention efforts across Louisiana communities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the Healthy Communities Division, including supervision, workload planning, staff development, and overall program operations for six employees.
• Leads operational and strategic planning, performance reporting, grant coordination, and program implementation for healthy community initiatives.
• Manages approximately $1.56 million in federal grant funding, including budget development, contract initiation and execution, fiscal monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Develops and implements policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies to promote healthier communities through Well-Ahead Louisiana.
• Oversees statewide school health and oral health initiatives, including the School Sealants Program and partnerships with the Louisiana Department of Education to promote healthy school environments and staff training.
• Directs the Louisiana Youth Risk Behavior Survey Project, including coordination and implementation of the biennial statewide survey and related program activities.
• Leads healthy aging and dementia prevention initiatives, and statewide partnerships through the Louisiana Healthy Communities Coalition to improve outcomes for individuals at risk for or living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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

Lead impactful public health initiatives that help create healthier communities across Louisiana! This leadership role manages the Healthy Communities Division, guiding a team and overseeing programs and federal grant funding. From school health and oral health promotion to youth risk behavior research and healthy aging initiatives, this position drives innovative strategies, builds statewide partnerships, and advances policies that improve the health and well-being of Louisiana communities.

• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Directs and manages the Healthy Communities Division, including supervision, workload planning, staff development, and overall program operations for six employees.
• Leads operational and strategic planning, performance reporting, grant coordination, and program implementation for healthy community initiatives.
• Manages approximately $1.56 million in federal grant funding, including budget development, contract initiation and execution, fiscal monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Develops and implements policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies to promote healthier communities through Well-Ahead Louisiana.
• Oversees statewide school health and oral health initiatives, including the School Sealants Program and partnerships with the Louisiana Department of Education to promote healthy school environments and staff training.
• Directs the Louisiana Youth Risk Behavior Survey Project, including coordination and implementation of the biennial statewide survey and related program activities.
• Leads healthy aging and dementia prevention initiatives, and statewide partnerships through the Louisiana Healthy Communities Coalition to improve outcomes for individuals at risk for or living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Health and Nutrition / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3281030100

Position Number(s): 50383753

Contact Information:

Paul Tran

[e-mail]

LDH

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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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.