Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Technology Innovation Initiative Manager)

Overview 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. This position may be filled in East Baton Rouge Parish. Make a meaningful impact on health in rural communities by joining the Louisiana Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability. The team leads initiatives to strengthen community health systems, expand access to high‑quality care, and promote healthier lifestyles in underserved areas. Working across major federal and state‑funded programs, you will help advance transformative strategies, policy improvements, and data‑driven solutions that support sustainable health care in rural Louisiana. 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. 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. 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. 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 toward 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 Duties Develop and implement statewide plans, policies, and procedures to support technology innovation initiatives within the Rural Health Transformation Program grant. Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of grant‑funded strategies, ensuring timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budget requirements are met throughout all CMS implementation stages. Manage initiatives to modernize technology infrastructure in rural health systems, including implementation of a state‑managed electronic health record, remote monitoring expansion, and digital literacy efforts. Ensure compliance with CMS regulations and grant requirements by monitoring program activities and verifying that sub‑grantees align with established goals, funding criteria, and reporting standards. Prepare grant reports, briefings, and resource materials related to technology innovation initiatives for leadership, advisory councils, and federal reporting requirements. Conduct research on emerging rural health technology models at the state and national level and provide recommendations to leadership to inform program strategy and improvements. Provide technical assistance and consultation to current and prospective sub‑grantees through webinars, training sessions, and on‑site visits to support successful grant participation. Serve as contract monitor for approximately 50 sub‑grantees, overseeing milestone progress, performance metrics, and compliance with cooperative agreements and funding requirements. Collaborate with internal teams, including budget, procurement, and data staff, as well as external partners such as Medicaid and the Office of Technology Services to support program implementation. Coordinate engagement with healthcare providers, academic partners, payers, and community stakeholders to advance technology innovation strategies and strengthen rural health systems. Position Specifics 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). Cost Center: 3071220300 Position Numbers: 50693055, 50693056 Contact Information Alanna McCollum LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 View phone number on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity 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. This organization participates in E‑verify, and for more information on E‑verify, please contact DHS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Additional Opportunities Information on the Louisiana Works and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available. 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