Program Monitor LDH (Contracts)

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4387 - 8608

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Join our team as a Program Monitor and play a vital role in the effective stewardship of public health resources across Louisiana. This position supports contract administration within the agency and contributes directly to ensuring programs operate efficiently responsibly and in alignment with public health goals. Working under the broad direction of a Program Manager 1B the Program Monitor is entrusted with making independent decisions resolving issues and communicating effectively with internal and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who values accountability problem-solving and meaningful work that supports the health and well-being of communities statewide.

Minimum Qualifications

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; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two 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 bachelors degree plus two 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 one year 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 and Other Information

Job Duties:

Supports agency-wide contracts administration by assisting with the planning oversight monitoring and evaluation of OPH Contracts Unit functions while maintaining a centralized repository of contract records statuses amendments and key data to ensure transparency and compliance.
Reviews monitors and manages assigned program contracts and subcontracts to ensure accuracy completeness timely execution and compliance with applicable state and federal laws procurement regulations and OPH policies.
Serves as a contract monitor by tracking milestones deliverables invoices amendments renewals and closeout activities; documenting non-compliance; and recommending corrective actions or penalties when appropriate.
Provides technical assistance and training to program business and procurement staff on contract requirements monitoring tools invoicing auditing standards and best practices including MOUs and Cooperative Endeavors.
Coordinates and consults with internal and external stakeholdersincluding LDH Office of Management and Finance legal staff contractors auditors and vendorsto resolve contract issues support negotiations and ensure proper contract execution and payment.
Prepares written monitoring reports evaluations compliance summaries and audit responses; supports corrective action plans; and ensures audit requirements are documented and addressed in all program contracts.
Keeps OPH staff informed of new and emerging contract-related policies and procedures; assists with proposal reviews and contract development; participates in contract meetings; and performs emergency response and other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Center for Finance and Operations/ East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):502595

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:

Paul Tran

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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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 HealthJoin our team as a Program Monitor and p...