Program Monitor - LDH

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

21h

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health is hiring a Program Monitor to support federally funded initiatives that strengthen rural healthcare. The role monitors hospital improvement projects, coordinates contractor deliverables, supports emergency preparedness, and helps ensure grant-funded programs meet their objectives. The work contributes to stronger hospital operations, quality patient care, and resilient rural communities across Louisiana.

The position is in the Office of the Secretary / Executive, East Baton Rouge Parish. It is a temporary job appointment that may last up to 48 months.

Requirements

• One of the following minimum qualification pathways: five 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 two years of qualifying experience in those areas; OR a bachelor's degree plus two years of qualifying experience in those areas; OR an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus one year of qualifying experience in those areas.
• For the six-year full-time work experience pathway, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours (four years).
• Submit a complete electronic application with relevant, detailed education and experience information; resumes are not accepted in place of the application’s education and experience sections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federally funded hospital improvement projects for compliance with program requirements, timelines, and grant objectives.
• Oversee contractor performance, deliverables, and expenditures to support accountability and effective use of federal grant funds.
• Track hospital participation, project milestones, and program outcomes to evaluate progress and support implementation.
• Coordinate technical assistance and share funding opportunities, resources, and program information with rural healthcare providers.
• Assist rural hospitals and healthcare providers with emergency preparedness planning, training, resource development, and site visits.
• Maintain program records, document technical assistance activities, and prepare reports for federal grant reporting requirements.
• Support initiatives to improve rural hospital operations, patient safety, quality of care, financial sustainability, and healthcare service delivery.

What This Job Offers

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