Louisiana Department of Health

Are you passionate about improving care for mothers and babies? Here’s your opportunity to shape policy, drive systemic change, and make a lasting impact on maternal health care delivery across Louisiana! The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking two dedicated physicians, an obstetrician-gynecologist and maternal health fetal medicine physician, to assist the Health Standards Section (HSS) in performing on – site surveys to evaluate birthing facilities’ level of maternal care. Interested? Contact Tasheka Dukes at Tasheka.Dukes@la.gov for more information. #MaternalHealth 

Ready to make a difference? The Division of Fiscal Management - Office of Management and Finance with Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking to hire an Accountant Manager 2. This pivotal role combines strategic grants management, comprehensive financial reporting, and program budgeting to maximize resources and ensure compliance with state and federal standards. Lead a team of professional accountants, contribute to impactful public health initiatives, and play a key role in safeguarding Louisiana's financial and public health future. Ready to take on complex financial challenges with purpose? This could be the role for you! Learn more or apply by December 15, 2024: https://lnkd.in/epZDHTg3

🔔 Excited to highlight an impactful leadership opportunity with the Office of Public Health (OPH), part of the Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge, LA! As the Deputy Assistant Secretary 3 of the Center for Finance and Operations, you'll oversee diverse statewide programs that drive public health innovation, emergency preparedness, and community wellness across Louisiana. This pivotal role involves managing key bureaus like Vital Records, Administration and Finance, EMS, and Health Informatics while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with state and federal mandates. With direct supervision of program directors and collaboration across 63 parish health units and 9 regional offices, your leadership will shape health outcomes for millions. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting and promoting health, preventing disease, and ensuring readiness for Louisiana's unique challenges. Ready to make a difference with the Office of Public Health and operations? This might be the perfect fit! APPLY BY DECEMBER 2 at https://lnkd.in/ea-EEgcx

We are seeking a highly motivated, and forward thinking, medical leader for the position of Region One Medical Director for the Louisiana Department of Health/Office of Public Health. Region One is comprised of Orleans Parish (New Orleans), Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish and Plaquemines Parish. Parishes in Louisiana are equivalent to counties in other states. There are 9 Regions in the state of Louisiana. The candidate must have exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated record of consensus building in a community of similar demographics. Emergency Preparedness and Mass Event Medicine are a large part of the role of the RMD for Region One, as is working with local, regional and state entities to implement public health initiatives aimed at creating a safer, healthier and equitable provision of medical care in the state of Louisiana. Competitive candidates will have a degree in Public Health and/or the equivalent experience of at least three years in a Public Health/Public Safety or medical specialty that serves vulnerable and diverse populations. Previous leadership of a community facing team as well as the ability to work with multiple intersecting departmental entities is preferred. View the Louisiana Department of Health/Office of Public Health Organizational Chart here: bit.ly/OPHOrgChart For more information or to apply, visit the following link by November 6, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gWcf9h2z

🔔 Join the Medical Vendor Administration (MVA) team as the Medicaid Deputy Director (Chief Financial Officer)! Key responsibilities include: - Planning and developing agency initiatives to ensure appropriate use of Medicaid Funds. - Evaluating program effectiveness and efficiency and making needed changes as related to Financial initiatives. - Championing fiscal-related special studies and projects for the LDH Secretary, Undersecretary and Medicaid Executive Director. - Defining work priorities, coordinating work activities and monitoring progress for subordinate staff. For more information, or to apply by October 31, 2024, visit the link below: https://bit.ly/4h1SksL

Exciting news, LinkedIn Community! The Louisiana Department of Health’s 2025 Summer Internship Program is gearing up to launch, and the application period will be opening soon! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity—check out the flyer for more details, and help us spread the word! More information: ldh.la.gov/internships Questions: LDHInternship@la.gov

🔔 LA Department of Health - Bureau of Media and Communications (BMAC) has an exciting opportunity! Lead the Narrative, Shape the Message: Become our Public Information Director 1 in Baton Rouge, LA! Learn more and apply by September 22! https://bit.ly/3B6AFQ5

🔔 Exciting job opportunity! Join the Bureau of Media and Communication (BMAC) team as a Public Information Officer 1-3 in Baton Rouge, LA! Key Responsibilities: -  Write, edit, and design compelling communications across multiple platforms -  Create and edit the Department’s newsletter and content -  Capture and edit engaging photo and video content to enhance LDH’s social media -  Manage emergency response communication Learn more and apply by September 30, 2024! https://bit.ly/4eaAGBi

🔔 The Office of Women’s Health and Community Health is hiring a Legislative Policy Liaison (Program Manager 1A)! Apply by September 10, 2024! #PolicyMatters #MakeADifference Within this role, you’ll have the opportunity to   - Develop public policy recommendations for agency leadership and government stakeholders based on state, national and federal trends related to women’s health. - Advise Office of Women’s Health and Community Health Leadership on bill concepts development, bill drafting, deadline compliance, and creation of informational materials. - Implement and maintain a comprehensive database for each legislative session to include the preparation of fiscal and programmatic notes to track, review and be approved by OWHCH Assistant Secretary.   Interested? To learn more, visit the vacancy announcement and APPLY NOW by SEPTEMEBER 10, 2024! https://bit.ly/476dH7N

🔔LDH is launching the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) dashboard and would like for you to be there! Through the State Health Assessment (SHA) community engagement process, community members identified behavioral health, chronic disease, community safety, and maternal & child health as priority areas to be addressed by the SHIP. The SHIP is intended to spur partnerships between local communities, state agency leaders, local health departments, businesses and various stakeholders by identifying priorities, objectives and strategies to address Louisiana’s most pressing health concerns. Join us for the launch meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 as we work together to improve the health of Louisiana. Register at https://lnkd.in/ePkxKSnc