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NEOGOV · 5 days ago

Program Manager 1B-LDH (Assistant Regional Administrator)

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$5,375/mo - $10,546/mo

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Louisiana Department of Health, dedicated to promoting health and ensuring access to services for residents. The Program Manager will assist the Regional Administrator in managing operations within the Office of Public Health, focusing on supervising staff, ensuring compliance, and improving health service delivery.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of three Regional Office professionals and functional oversight of administrative and clerical staff across Parish Health Units to ensure high performance, compliance with policies, and a positive organizational culture

Manage staffing priorities, scheduling, and training compliance; oversee leave approvals and timekeeping to maintain efficient service delivery

Serve as administrative backup to the Regional Administrator and Regional Medical Director, handling routine administrative functions, HR liaison duties, payroll coordination, purchasing, financial management, and contract processing

Ensure accurate and proficient use of OPH electronic health systems (EHR, LAWIN, LINKS, STARLIMS, LEERS) while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity

Collaborate in emergency preparedness and response activities as part of the Regional Incident Command Team, adapting operations to support disaster and public health emergencies

Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives by reviewing clinic data and service delivery metrics to enhance staff productivity and health outcomes

Participate in committees and workgroups as needed, supporting broader organizational goals and directives from leadership

Qualification

Public health experienceProgram managementHealth services evaluationAdministrative servicesLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Required

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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.

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).