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Program Monitor-LDH


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.

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Join the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and make an impact across the state! LDH has a statewide footprint with over 7,000 employees, in 350 locations statewide.  This Program Monitor position plays a key role in coordinating contract, lease, and procurement activities across multiple LDH offices. Working collaboratively with statewide teams, this position provides guidance, oversight, and training to ensure effective and compliant operations. It’s a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, support vital public health programs, and help strengthen LDH’s statewide mission.

Requirements

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

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two 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 two 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 one year 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:

  • Coordinate statewide contract, lease, and procurement activities across all Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) offices and programs.
  • Provide functional supervision and oversight to section heads, coordinators, and administrators involved in contract, lease, and procurement processes.
  • Collaborate with supervisors to develop and deliver training for contract, lease, and procurement staff across LDH agencies.
  • Ensure compliance with state and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations governing contract and procurement operations.
  • Monitor and evaluate agency contract and procurement activities to identify areas for improvement and promote consistency statewide.
  • Work collaboratively with LDH leadership and program offices to support efficient, transparent, and accountable contract and procurement practices.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish

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

Cost Center:  3071070203

Position Number(s):  50628301


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:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@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.

Date Posted
01/30/2026
Job Reference
OS/DRT/217018
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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