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

Job Opportunity

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a collaborative and innovative professional to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative focused on strengthening healthcare access and sustainability in Louisiana's rural communities. In this role, you will partner with universities, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to analyze workforce trends and develop recruitment and retention strategies that help build a strong and sustainable healthcare workforce across the state. If you're passionate about expanding healthcare access and making a lasting impact on rural communities, we encourage you to apply and be part of Louisiana's healthcare transformation.

This position is filled as a Job Appointment, a temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months. Selection into this position does not constitute a permanent appointment, and continued employment beyond the appointment period is not guaranteed.

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 Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Manage statewide workforce initiatives and funding programs designed to improve rural healthcare access.
• Work directly with universities, training programs, healthcare providers, and professional associations to expand workforce pipelines.
• Review applications, monitor program performance, and track workforce outcomes.
• Analyze workforce shortages and identify recruitment and retention strategies.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and provide technical assistance to participating organizations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for program leadership and executive staff.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience in healthcare workforce planning, workforce development, recruitment, retention, or educational program administration.
• Familiarity with undergraduate, graduate, residency, and allied health training programs, including accreditation, enrollment management, clinical placements, and program evaluation.
• Experience conducting workforce needs assessments, gap analyses, and strategic planning.
• Understanding of rural healthcare delivery systems and workforce recruitment and retention challenges.
• Experience working with healthcare providers, universities, professional associations, licensing boards, or workforce agencies

Location: Office of the Secretary / Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months). Current classified state employees should carefully consider the temporary nature of this Job Appointment. Acceptance of a temporary appointment may affect leave balances in accordance with applicable Civil Service rules and agency policy. Applicants are encouraged to review the implications of accepting a temporary appointment before applying.

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.

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.

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.