Job Details

Salary : $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OPH/PTT/219502
Department: LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date: 4/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
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.
Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health
This position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge
Join our team as a Program Monitor and play a vital role in the effective stewardship of public health resources across Louisiana. This position supports contract administration within the agency and contributes directly to ensuring programs operate efficiently, responsibly, and in alignment with public health goals. Working under the broad direction of a Program Manager 1B, the Program Monitor is entrusted with making independent decisions, resolving issues, and communicating effectively with internal and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who values accountability, problem-solving, and meaningful work that supports the health and well-being of communities statewide.

Minimum Qualifications
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 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

A bachelor's degree plus two 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

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year 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 towards 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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Supports agency-wide contracts administration by assisting with the planning, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of OPH Contracts Unit functions while maintaining a centralized repository of contract records, statuses, amendments, and key data to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Reviews, monitors, and manages assigned program contracts and subcontracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, timely execution, and compliance with applicable state and federal laws, procurement regulations, and OPH policies.
• Serves as a contract monitor by tracking milestones, deliverables, invoices, amendments, renewals, and closeout activities; documenting non-compliance; and recommending corrective actions or penalties when appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance and training to program, business, and procurement staff on contract requirements, monitoring tools, invoicing, auditing standards, and best practices, including MOUs and Cooperative Endeavors.
• Coordinates and consults with internal and external stakeholders-including LDH Office of Management and Finance, legal staff, contractors, auditors, and vendors-to resolve contract issues, support negotiations, and ensure proper contract execution and payment.
• Prepares written monitoring reports, evaluations, compliance summaries, and audit responses; supports corrective action plans; and ensures audit requirements are documented and addressed in all program contracts.
• Keeps OPH staff informed of new and emerging contract-related policies and procedures; assists with proposal reviews and contract development; participates in contract meetings; and performs emergency response and other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Finance / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 326#######

Position Number(s): 50692594, 50692595

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:

Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-###-####
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-###-####.

LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at

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. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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