State of Louisiana · 6 days ago
Program Manager 1B-LDH (Tobacco Prevention and Control Manager)
Houma-Thibodaux Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Louisiana Department of Health is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities in the state. They are seeking a Tobacco Prevention and Control Manager to lead tobacco prevention efforts, oversee grant performance, and shape policies for a healthier, tobacco-free Louisiana.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Successfully track and ensure execution of the work plan annual objectives and activities for Tobacco Core grant
Provide functional supervision to the Cessation Coordinator in the tracking and execution of Tobacco Quitline grant work plan annual objectives and activities as well as Cessation activities included in the Tobacco Core grant
Develop current and long-range plans, policies and procedures for administering statewide tobacco program that are aligned with other BCDPHA programs and interventions
Administer and manage all grant requirements, reporting, and budget tracking, submitting all required grant reporting in a timely manner
Maintain subject matter expertise and knowledge of the most current data, trends and best practices as it relates to all areas of tobacco control
Provide support to the Division Manager for Health Policy and Tobacco Control in the management and leadership of the Louisiana Tobacco Coalition (LTC)
Track progress of LTC coordinated strategic plan goals, and actively participate in statewide strategic planning efforts and reporting
Provide supervision to tobacco prevention team members
Perform annual planning and evaluation sessions
Approve time and leave request
Collaborate with the Division Manager for Health Policy for the development of tobacco-related policy proposals, and research and writing of tobacco related legislative reports
Collaborate with the Division Manager for Health Policy in providing education to legislators regarding the implementation of tobacco-related policies
Collaborate with the Communications Team to ensure mass communications activities in the grant work plan are appropriately executed and to ensure all tobacco related communications pieces (web, print, and social) are maintained with updated data
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries.
Company
State of Louisiana
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chancellor Donald, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Chase Hymel
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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