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.

Lead impactful public health initiatives that help create healthier communities across Louisiana! This leadership role manages the Healthy Communities Division, guiding a team and overseeing programs and federal grant funding. From school health and oral health promotion to youth risk behavior research and healthy aging initiatives, this position drives innovative strategies, builds statewide partnerships, and advances policies that improve the health and well-being of Louisiana communities. If you're a strategic leader passionate about public health and making a statewide difference, we encourage you to apply!

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:

• Directs and manages the Healthy Communities Division, including supervision, workload planning, staff development, and overall program operations for six employees.
• Leads operational and strategic planning, performance reporting, grant coordination, and program implementation for healthy community initiatives.
• Manages approximately $1.56 million in federal grant funding, including budget development, contract initiation and execution, fiscal monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Develops and implements policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies to promote healthier communities through Well-Ahead Louisiana.
• Oversees statewide school health and oral health initiatives, including the School Sealants Program and partnerships with the Louisiana Department of Education to promote healthy school environments and staff training.
• Directs the Louisiana Youth Risk Behavior Survey Project, including coordination and implementation of the biennial statewide survey and related program activities.
• Leads healthy aging and dementia prevention initiatives, and statewide partnerships through the Louisiana Healthy Communities Coalition to improve outcomes for individuals at risk for or living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Health and Nutrition / East Baton Rouge Parish

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

Cost Center: 3281030100

Position Number(s): 50383753

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.

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.