Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Workforce/Sustainable Access Initiative Manager)

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 This position may be filled in East Baton Rouge Parish. Join the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability and help improve healthcare access and outcomes for rural and underserved communities across the state. In this dynamic role, you'll support initiatives that strengthen local health systems, promote integrated and efficient care, and advance healthy lifestyles. With oversight of over $250 million annually in federal and state grant programs, this is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative efforts, drive data-informed decisions, and make a measurable impact on the health and well-being of Louisiana residents. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

• Develops current and long-range plans, policies, and procedures to implement workforce and sustainable access initiatives under the Rural Health Transformation Program grant.
• Plans, develops, and supports the execution of strategies and initiatives, ensuring timelines, budget milestones, sub-grantee reporting, and deliverable tracking are met.
• Ensures compliance with CMS regulations and verifies that sub-grantees align with workforce and sustainable access program goals.
• Prepares and submits workforce and sustainable access grant reports for inclusion in CMS reporting and provides resource materials for Advisory Council and public engagement.
• Conducts research on rural health workforce models at state and national levels and advises leadership on best practices and updated strategies.
• Provides ongoing consultation and technical assistance to sub-grantees and potential grantees through webinars, on-site visits, and other engagement activities.
• Develops and implements training programs for workforce and sustainable access grant submission, monitoring, and continued program updates.
• Serves as the contract monitor for approximately 60 sub-grantees, ensuring milestones, data metrics, and funding criteria are met.
• Collaborates with internal LDH teams, Medicaid and Health Standards Sections, and other state agencies to develop rules, regulations, and strategies supporting workforce initiatives.
• Coordinates activities among internal teams, community partners, and external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation, monitoring, and sustainability of workforce and access projects.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in healthcare education, workforce development, and program implementation to support the growth, training, and effectiveness of rural health systems.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of the Secretary /

Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability/ East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).

Cost Center:

3071220300 Position Number(s): 50693057, 50693058 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:

Alanna McCollum Alanna.

McCollum@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818Baton 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 . 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.