Program Manager 1A-LDH

About This Job
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.

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
Make a statewide impact by leading legislative and policy initiatives that shape the future of public health in Louisiana. This exciting role offers the opportunity to collaborate with executive leadership, government officials, and community partners to develop policies, influence legislation, and improve health outcomes across the state.

Minimum 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; 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 Specification

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

Job Duties

Coordinates legislative activities by tracking bills, amendments, and legislative actions; preparing fiscal and programmatic materials; and ensuring compliance with legislative deadlines.

Serves as the primary policy advisor by developing, implementing, and maintaining agency policies, regulations, and procedures that align with departmental goals and state requirements.

Researches, analyzes, and evaluates legislation, policies, and regulatory issues to provide recommendations and support informed executive decision‑making.

Develops policy briefs, reports, testimony, talking points, fact sheets, and other materials for executive leadership, legislators, government officials, and stakeholders.

Collaborates with LDH leadership, government agencies, and community partners to coordinate legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives that impact agency programs and services.

Oversees legislative and policy tracking systems, monitors implementation of enacted legislation, and ensures timely completion of required reports, studies, and compliance activities.

Supports emergency preparedness efforts by participating in emergency response activities, maintaining required training, and performing assigned emergency preparedness responsibilities.

Position‑Specific Details
Location:

Office of Women's Health and Community Health / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:

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

Cost Center:

3501010100

Position Number(s):

50653856

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

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.

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking “Yes” that you understand this is a temporary position.

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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.

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Contact Information:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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