Program Manager 4 (Bureau Director)
Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
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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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Lead Louisianas 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. If youre a visionary leader passionate about public health collaboration and creating measurable outcomes this is your opportunity to make a lasting statewide impact.
- Minimum 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; OR
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; OR
A bachelors 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; OR
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 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:
- 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 aProbationary appointment or aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
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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.
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Contact Information:
Paul Tran
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 recruitment hiring 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.
Required Experience:
Director
