Program Manager 4-LDH Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5065710) Apply  Program Manager 4-LDH Salary $6,585.00 - $12,920.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/SP/212508 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 09/03/2025 Closing Date 9/8/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 the Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/) As theProgram Manager 4with the Office of Public Health led Louisiana’s fight against infectious diseases, serving as the Director of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases! Oversee a $866M+ budget and 400+ staff managing critical programs in HIV, TB, Immunizations, and more. Drive policy, emergency response, and public health innovation statewide. Collaborate with federal partners and lead impactful efforts—including COVID-19 response—to protect millions. This is your chance to make a real difference in public health leadership! Minimum Qualifications Eight 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 five 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 five 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 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. 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 foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Lead and manage21 infectious disease programs with over 400 staff, including direct supervision of the State Epidemiologist and key program managers across HIV/STD/Hepatitis, TB, Immunization, and Environmental Epidemiology. + Develop and implementcomprehensive statewide policies, long-range plans, and protocols ensuring compliance with medical standards and state and federal regulations. + Coordinate and collaboratewith internal OPH bureaus, state agencies, and community partners to maximize program reach, resolve issues, and enhance public health responses. + Oversee emergency response activitiesrelated to infectious diseases, including pandemic outbreaks like COVID-19, directing statewide preparedness and crisis management efforts. + Provide expert adviceto senior leadership on communicable disease trends, program effectiveness, and strategic priorities, supporting legislative testimony and policy development. + Manage a $866 million+ budget, allocate resources effectively across programs, approve financial adjustments, and ensure fiscal accountability aligned with program goals. Position-Specific Details: Location:Office of Public Health / Bureau of Infectious Diseases / Orleans Parish Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) Cost Center: 3262107645 Position Number(s): 50513305 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. 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. 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). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. 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