Program Manager 4 (Bureau Director)

Overview
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.

Lead Louisiana’s Fight Against Infectious Diseases!

This executive-level leadership opportunity directs the Bureau of Infectious Diseases and oversees critical statewide programs focused on HIV, STDs, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Immunization, and Environmental Epidemiology. With responsibility for more than 20 public health programs and significant federal funding, this role shapes policy, drives strategic initiatives, manages complex operations, and leads efforts that directly impact the health and well‑being of communities across Louisiana.

Qualifications

Eight 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 five 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 five 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 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.

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

Direct and oversee statewide Infectious Disease programs, including HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Immunization, and Environmental Epidemiology, ensuring effective operations, program integration, and achievement of public health goals.

Lead and manage a large multidisciplinary workforce of professional, paraprofessional, civil service, and contract staff by establishing priorities, aligning resources, and monitoring program performance and outcomes.

Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans, policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, agency objectives, and public health best practices.

Advise executive leadership on infectious disease trends, emerging public health threats, program performance, and strategies to reduce disease transmission and improve health outcomes statewide.

Collaborate with state agencies, healthcare organizations, community partners, elected officials, and other stakeholders to develop coordinated responses to communicable disease prevention, control, and treatment initiatives.

Direct public health emergency preparedness and response activities related to infectious disease outbreaks, pandemics, vaccine‑preventable diseases, acts of terrorism, and other threats to public health.

Represent the Department and Bureau before legislators, governmental bodies, professional organizations, and public forums by presenting program information, recommending policy initiatives, supporting funding requests, and advocating for effective public health programs and services.

Position‑Specific Details
Location:

Office of Public Health / Office of the Assistant Secretary / Orleans Parish

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center:

326107645

Position Number(s):

50513305

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

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.

This organization participates in E‑verify, and for more information on E‑verify, please contact DHS at 1‑888‑464‑4218.

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