Statewide Program Manager 2 (Policy Director)
Statewide Program Manager 2 (Policy Director)
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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.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a Statewide Program Manager 2 to support healthcare policy development and implementation. This role leads the execution and evaluation of LDHs policy initiatives collaborating with the Secretary Executive Staff and department agencies to drive quality improvement and positively impact the lives served across Public Health Behavioral Health Aging and Adult Services Developmental Disabilities and Medicaid programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Eight years of experience in developing managing or evaluating administrative programs operational programs or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing managing or evaluating administrative programs operational programs or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
A bachelors degree plus five years of experience in developing managing or evaluating administrative programs operational programs or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus four years of experience in developing managing or evaluating administrative programs operational programs or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
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 and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Conduct policy research and analysis to brief and advise senior leadership ensuring recommendations align with LDH priorities.
- Draft and prepare policy-related materials including correspondence policy memos advocacy documents and public-facing communications.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. legislative staff subject matter experts and media) to develop and support policy initiatives.
- Lead development and oversight of LDH Business Plans and monitor performance outcomes to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
- Supervise and manage team members coordinating policy development implementation and reporting across assigned program areas.
- Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support LDH programs and initiatives including drafting proposals and maintaining grant records.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of the Secretary / Executive / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type:Probationary Promotional appointment or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center:
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How To Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Casey Hickman
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at 1-.
LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
