Program Manager 1--A--LDH
Summary
Manages contracts, leases, and grants for the Office of State Health Care Facilities—drafting scopes of work, tracking approvals/renewals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and generating reports via Business Objects.
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.Office of State Health Care Facilities (OSHCF) is seeking a dedicated Program Manager 1--A to join our dynamic team. This position will manages OSHCF contracts, leases, and grants by coordinating with internal leadership, vendors, and fiscal personnel; drafting scopes of work; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; tracking approvals, renewals, amendments, performance evaluations, and required documentation.
If you're a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, 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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Works with OMF, fiscal, vendors, and facility leadership personnel in the preparation of contracts/leases and agreements to include the drafting of Statement of Work. Works with OSHCF administrators and other personnel on contract related problems/concerns and facilitates coordination.
- Prepares and reviews reports and records to ensure costs claimed are allowable and ensures OSHCF contracts are on schedule and terms being met. Obtains, conducts, and reviews contractor performance evaluations after completion of a contract to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements within established time limits. Interprets federal and state laws, rules and regulations in regards to contracts, leases, and/or grants.
- Serves as the OSHCF designated employee responsible for ensuring the following: compiling, entering, submitting and maintaining required contract, leases, grants, procurements, and agreement documents (MOUs) into the various systems associated with the contracts and RFP/SFP process.
- Responsible for contract status management for the OSHCF, including renewals and amendments. This process entails generating monthly reports via Business Objects to obtain relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Confers with OSHCF Directors regarding spending and financial needs and provide recommendations to the LDH Executive Management Team and/or LDH Senior Management Team regarding budgetary adjustments needed for contracts, leases, and procurements. Incumbent assists in the research, drafting, and submittal of grant applications/proposals under the OSHCF.
- Tracks the approval process of contracts to ensure that all necessary approvals are received. Incumbent assists with other program contracts and procurement matters as exigent circumstances dictate, as directed by supervisors. Provides functional supervision and guidance to the Program Monitor for Operational contracts.
Position-Specific Details:
Department: LDH - OSHCF - Contracts
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Detail to Special Duty, Probation, Job Appointment, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer.
Work Schedule: Shift: 8:00AM – 4:30PM
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Office of State Health Care Facilities is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at (Download PDF reader)
Office of State Health Care Facilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Sandi Coleman
Chief of Human Resources
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
100 Pinecrest Drive
Pineville, LA, 71360
Office: (318) 641-2159
Email: Sandi.Coleman@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.