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Program Manager 1-A (Innovative Care Initiative Manager)



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

This position may be filled in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability and help lead transformative efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes for rural and underserved communities. In this impactful role, you’ll support innovative initiatives that strengthen local health systems, expand access to essential services, and promote healthier lifestyles across Louisiana. With the Office managing more than $250 million annually in federal and state grant programs, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale initiatives, influence policy and program implementation, and help drive measurable improvements in the health and well-being of rural populations statewide.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

  • Develops and implements current and long-range plans, policies, and procedures for statewide innovative care initiatives under the Rural Health Transformation Grant.

  • Plans, develops, and executes strategies to meet grant milestones, track deliverables, and manage sub-grantee reporting and budgets.

  • Ensures compliance with CMS regulations for innovative care strategies and verifies that sub-grantees adhere to program goals and funding requirements.

  • Prepares and submits grant reports on innovative care initiatives to the Rural Health Transformation Program Manager for inclusion in federal reporting.

  • Develops resource materials and communications for the Advisory Council, stakeholders, and the public regarding innovative care initiatives.

  • Conducts research on innovative care models nationally and in other states, advising leadership on best practices and updated strategies.

  • Provides consultation and technical assistance to sub-grantees and prospective grant applicants through webinars, site visits, and other training opportunities.

  • Develops and delivers training programs for grant submission, ongoing monitoring, and compliance with innovative care initiatives.

  • Serves as contract monitor for approximately 50 sub-grantees, ensuring milestones, data metrics, and funding criteria are met.

  • Collaborates with Medicaid, Health Standards, and other state agencies to update state plan amendments, rules, and regulations, and coordinates activities among internal teams, community partners, and external stakeholders for successful program implementation.

The ideal candidate should possess experience and knowledge of alternative payment models for billing.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability / 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: 3071220300

Position Number(s): 50693060, 50693061

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:

Alanna McCollum Alanna.McCollum@la.gov 

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818Baton 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.

Date Posted
03/16/2026
Job Reference
OS/ABM/218821
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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