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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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Are you passionate about strengthening healthcare services and improving outcomes for rural communities? Join our team and play a vital role in supporting rural hospitals through federally funded initiatives. In this position, you will monitor hospital improvement projects, coordinate contractor deliverables, support emergency preparedness efforts, and help ensure grant-funded programs achieve meaningful results. Your work will help strengthen hospital operations, promote quality patient care, and build healthier, more resilient communities across Louisiana.

Be part of the work that makes a difference in rural healthcare. Apply today!

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:

  • Monitor federally funded hospital improvement projects to ensure compliance with program requirements, established timelines, and grant objectives.

  • Oversee contractor performance, deliverables, and expenditures to ensure accountability and effective utilization of federal grant funds.

  • Track hospital participation, project milestones, and program outcomes to evaluate progress and support successful implementation of healthcare initiatives.

  • Coordinate technical assistance and share funding opportunities, resources, and program information to strengthen rural healthcare providers.

  • Assist rural hospitals and healthcare providers with emergency preparedness planning, training, resource development, and site visits.

  • Maintain accurate program records, document technical assistance activities, and prepare reports to support federal grant reporting requirements.

  • Support initiatives aimed at improving rural hospital operations, patient safety, quality of care, financial sustainability, and overall healthcare service delivery.


Position-Specific Details:

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

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

Cost Center:  3071230400

Position Number(s):  50695478

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.

 

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

 

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.

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
11/06/2026
Job Reference
OS/DRT/228274
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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