Program Monitor LDH

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

4h

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) seeks a Program Monitor to strengthen accountability, safety, and financial integrity across the department. The position oversees workplace safety initiatives, conducts compliance audits, monitors budgets and expenditures, and leads projects supporting executive leadership. The role helps safeguard resources, improve operational efficiency, and support the delivery of quality services to Louisiana residents.

The position is located in the Office of Aging and Adult Services, AD Finance & Support Services-SO, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is a Job Appointment, a temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months. Selection does not constitute a permanent appointment, and continued employment beyond the appointment period is not guaranteed.

The role calls for competencies in adapting to change, communicating effectively, demonstrating initiative, following policies and procedures, managing performance, and managing projects.

Requirements

• Five years of experience 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; OR a bachelor’s degree plus two years of qualifying experience; OR an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus one year of qualifying experience.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university counts as one year toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
• Demonstrated competencies in adapting to change, communicating effectively, demonstrating initiative, following policies and procedures, managing performance, and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee workplace safety policies, procedures, training, and inspections to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Conduct compliance audits and reviews of financial transactions, procurement activities, and administrative processes to ensure adherence to applicable state, federal, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor the agency’s budget, expenditures, and fiscal activities to promote accurate financial reporting, accountability, and effective resource allocation.
• Identify compliance deficiencies, operational risks, and internal control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen regulatory adherence and organizational integrity.
• Coordinate incident reporting, safety reviews, and follow-up activities to address workplace concerns and support continuous operational improvement.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for executive management initiatives, including research, project coordination, briefing development, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Lead special projects and monitor program performance to improve operational efficiency, mitigate risks, support strategic priorities, and ensure the effective delivery of departmental services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed