Program Manager 1B (Assistant Regional Administrator)

$10,038 - $61,428/Yr

State of Louisiana - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lafayette, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Program Manager 1B (Assistant Regional Administrator) position at the Louisiana Department of Health involves overseeing the operations and services of the Office of Public Health in Region 4. This role includes direct supervision of personnel, management of program schedules, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with health service delivery standards. The position requires a strong understanding of administrative practices, program procedures, and the ability to coordinate complex health services effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage operations and services in Region 4 of the Office of Public Health.
• Supervise personnel located in the Regional Office and Health Units.
• Prepare and monitor program schedules to ensure maximum utilization and efficiency.
• Negotiate and prepare professional services contracts and monitor compliance with contract terms.
• Participate in field audits of health units to assess performance and compliance.
• Manage the Regional Office and Health Unit budgets, monitoring expenditures and adjusting funding as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with cash management policies and perform audits of cash collection activities.
• Coordinate planning activities for program implementation and represent the agency in community meetings.
• Supervise staff, approve leave, and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
• Recruit and select staff for the Regional Office and Health Units.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional level experience in relevant fields such as public health or administrative services.
• Substitutions for the degree include six years of full-time work experience in any field or a combination of college credit and work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate training in public health or related fields may substitute for some experience requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $5,119.00 to $10,038.00 monthly.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, and others.
• Accrual of sick and annual leave with increasing rates based on years of service.
• Eligibility to participate in various retirement systems.