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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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 strengthen healthcare access for rural and underserved communities across the state. In this impactful role, you’ll support initiatives that build local health system capacity, improve service delivery, and promote healthier lifestyles, all while managing multi-million-dollar federal and state grant programs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative efforts, drive policy implementation, and make a measurable difference in the health and well-being of Louisiana residents.

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

Job Duties:

• Prepares, develops, and monitors complex contracts, grants, sub-grant agreements, applications, budgets, and amendments in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and departmental requirements.

• Advises the Sustainability Director on contract issues and works to resolve problems, facilitate coordination, and implement corrective action plans as needed.

• Maintains complete and accurate contract files, records, and correspondence, and prepares reports for leadership, legislature, media, and the public on the status of contracts.

• Assists with drafting, negotiating, and completing contracts, tracking the approval process, and implementing policy procedures for statewide programmatic and budgetary contracts.

• Monitors contractor and sub-grantee performance to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, grant requirements, and Cooperative Agreement deliverables.

• Reviews invoices, purchase orders, expenditures, and program reports to verify allowable costs, timely payments, and adherence to contract terms and schedules.

• Oversees procurement functions including contracts with consultants or external organizations, P-Card/CBA card usage, purchase orders, annual renewals, and Office of Technology Services orders.

• Tracks and administers all procurement and inventory processes, ensuring policies and procedures are followed and inventory is properly controlled.

• Coordinates with program staff and other agencies to address deficiencies, approve corrective action plans, and maintain compliance with grant and contract requirements.

• Stays current on procurement regulations, completes required LEO trainings, and provides guidance to ensure all office contracts, grants, and purchases adhere to best practices and policy standards.

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).

Position Number(s): 50693109

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.

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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.