Remote Public Health Program Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Help transform maternal and infant health across Louisiana. Join a team dedicated to improving outcomes for women and families by supporting the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) initiative.

This position supports LDH's goals of improving maternal and infant health outcomes, strengthening health care delivery systems, improving coordinated care, and us ng data to guide population health strategy. Through Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH), this position will track performance metrics, monitor outcomes, support quality improvement, and evaluate implementation progress for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP populations. The role also supports OWHCH's broader data Infrastructure by identifying gaps, measuring progress, supporting grant development, and strengthening department's ability to make data-informed decisions, reduce fragmentation, and direct resources towards measurable improvements in women's 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 and Other Information Job Duties: Research funding opportunities and coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to secure external funding for agency programs and initiatives; Manage the agency's grant portfolio by monitoring grant activities, maintaining grant records, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and tracking deliverables, budgets, and reporting obligations; Develop, prepares, and monitors agency operating budgets, financial reports, projections, and fiscal analyses to support effective budget planning and financial management; Coordinate budget development activities with agency leadership, state budget offices, and legislative partners, including preparing fiscal documentation and responding to budget inquiries; Monitor revenues and expenditures, analyze financial data, and recommend budget adjustments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and legislative requirements; Prepare financial reports, fiscal impact statements, budget documents, and other management reports to support executive decision-making and program operations; Collaborate with agency leadership and administrative staff to provide fiscal guidance, maintain position control and budget allocations, and support strategic planning, grant administration, and financial accountability. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office on Women's & Community Health /East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) Cost Center: 3501010100 Position Number(s): 50653855 How To Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE. Contact Information: Shea Malbreaugh Shea.malbreaugh@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-4287 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.