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Program Manager 2-LDH (Health Access Division Manager)

State Of Louisiana


Job Location:

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 5751 - 11284
Posted: 16 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
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.


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Join a mission-driven leadership team dedicated to improving healthcare access across Louisianas rural and underserved communities. This position serves as the Division Manager for Healthcare Access within the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Access leading critical statewide programs that strengthen community health systems expand access to primary care services and support rural healthcare providers.

The selected candidate will oversee major federally and state-funded healthcare initiatives collaborate with healthcare leaders and community stakeholders and help shape public policy and strategic planning efforts that improve health outcomes statewide. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change through health systems development community partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance access to care for populations most in need.

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 bachelors 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 and Other Information

Job Duties:

  • Administers and directs statewide Healthcare Access Primary Care and State Office of Rural Health (SORH) programs to improve access to quality healthcare services in rural and underserved communities.

  • Leads health systems development initiatives by providing technical assistance to communities in expanding primary care services healthcare networks federally qualified health centers rural health clinics and other essential healthcare resources.

  • Plans coordinates and evaluates short- and long-term strategic initiatives designed to strengthen community healthcare systems and improve access to preventive and primary healthcare services statewide.

  • Manages federal and state grant programs ensuring compliance with grant requirements timely completion of deliverables submission of reports and alignment with bureau priorities and strategic goals.

  • Develops and manages contracts memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and partnerships with consultants healthcare organizations government agencies and community stakeholders to support healthcare access initiatives and program implementation.

  • Provides leadership supervision mentorship and performance management for division staff including assigning work supporting professional development and ensuring successful execution of program objectives and deliverables.

  • Collaborates with internal and external partners to assess community healthcare needs develop strategic solutions support resource development efforts and advance policies that improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.



Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Division of Healthcare Access / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment Promotional appointment

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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.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates please clickHERE.

Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821


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LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitmenthiring 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.


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