Public Health Nutritionist 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 the Louisiana Department of Health Step into a leadership role that makes a real impact on community health. As a Public Health Nutritionist Manager (Public Health Nutritionist) you'll lead and shape the delivery of vital nutrition services across Region V, with a primary focus on the WIC program. In this dynamic role, you'll manage regional program operations, guide and mentor a multidisciplinary team, and ensure families receive high-quality, accessible nutrition support. You'll serve as a key liaison between state and regional partners, driving the implementation of nutrition policies while strengthening program quality, outreach, and participant engagement. If you're a licensed RD with a passion for leadership, public service, and improving health outcomes for women, infants, and children, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career. Possession of a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license plus four years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or dietetics in a clinical setting. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

• Leads and manages regional WIC program operations and nutrition services, ensuring effective implementation of policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and performance oversight to multidisciplinary staff, including Public Health Nutritionists, Health Educators, Registered Nurses, and contract personnel.
• Ensures program quality and compliance by conducting evaluations, monitoring adherence to state policies, and implementing continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Serves as liaison between the WIC State Agency (BONS) and regional/local staff to support consistent interpretation and execution of the Nutrition Services State Plan.
• Directs regional strategic planning, including staffing, outreach, service delivery improvements, and identification of gaps to enhance participant outcomes.
• Oversees outreach, community partnerships, and emergency response efforts to promote nutrition services, breastfeeding awareness, and meet community needs during disasters.
• Manages administrative and operational functions, including budget monitoring, contract oversight, staff training, and serving as a subject matter expert in maternal and child nutrition.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of Public Health / Region 5-BRCO /

Calcasieu Parish Appointment Type:

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

Cost Center:

3262108005 Position Number(s): 129288

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 click HERE .

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 . 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.