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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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for public health? Join our team and play a pivotal role in coordinating and supervising complex health services that make a real difference in our communities. This position is responsible for supervising and ensuring the coordination of complex services within the various programs and operations (administrative, clerical, medical, [STD, TB, Family Planning, WIC, Immunizations, CSHS, Emergency Preparedness, etc.] environmental health, vital records, etc.) of the Regional Office and/or Health Units, as well as those services provided through public/private entities in the delivery of preventive care health services for the Office of Public Health.
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:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Prepares and/or monitors program schedules and staff assignments to ensure maximum utilization and efficiency. Consults with the Regional Administrator/Medical Director (RA/MD) and other members of the regional management team regarding scheduling of staff. Ensures staffing ratios are maintained and initiates personnel action requests as needed.
- Consults with regional administrative staff and office program staff to review policy and procedures, service delivery issues, and ensure compliance with established guidelines. Recommends changes in order to achieve positive outcomes in performance. At direction of RA/MD or Program Manager, revises procedures as needed to meet changes in policy. Coordinates planning activities necessary to implement new programs within the Regional Office and/or Health Units.
- Develops and monitors the Regional Office and health Unit budgets. Manages budget allocation for operation of Regional Office and Health Units. Monitors expenditures on a continuous basis, adjusts funding/priorities as needed and as allowable to ensure funds are available with allocated funding. Approves purchases/expenditures. Prepares annual budget requests with complete and accurate information within established deadlines.
- Assures compliance with OPH and LDH policies related to cash management of all cash receipts of the facility, including: maintaining internal control of all cash collections, deposits and transmittals; insuring the security of all funds on hand; performing periodic audits of fee collection activities; ensuring complete, accurate reporting of all fee collection activities.
- Negotiates professional services contracts required for services provided. Administers the monitoring process for contracts or agreements. As necessary, consults with program managers to recommend changes in current contracts. Reviews utilization of contract funds allocated. Approves invoices for contract payments.
- Provides supervision of Regional Office and/or Health Units and directly supervises staff; approves leave, prepares CPMs, recommends disciplinary action, and recommends staff training as appropriate. Recruits and assists in selection of Regional Office and Health Unit staff; plans assignments.
- Participates in planning for and responds to all emergencies associated with natural and man-made disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, acts of terrorism, etc., as well as disease outbreaks or other imminent threats to the health and safety of the general public.
- Authorizes travel for Regional Office and/or Health Unit staff and approves travel reimbursement requests.
- Represents the Agency in meeting with community groups, governmental and private officials, and others.
- Serves as a contract monitor.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Region 8-BRCO / Ouachita Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3262108008
Position Number(s): 50467920
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
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
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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