ASSISTANT SECRETARY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-OPH)

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　　ASSISTANT SECRETARY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-OPH)

　　Salary

　　$156,000.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Statewide, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　OPH/ABM/189190

　　Department

　　LDH-Office of Public Health

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/9/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health | Office of Public Health |Statewide

　　Announcement Number: OPH/ABM/189190

　　Cost Center: 3262100030

　　Position Number(s): 199066

　　This vacancy is being announced as an Unclassified position

　　The Office of Public Health (OPH) is one of five agencies within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and is solely responsible for protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of all individuals and communities in Louisiana. This is accomplished through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, preventing disease and injury, enforcing regulations that protect the environment, sharing vital information, and offering preventive health services. OPH plays a critical role in directing emergency disaster operations by working to ensure readiness for hurricanes, disasters, and other threats to Louisiana in conjunction with the State Health Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and other state agencies.

　　OPH administers over 50 extensive programs utilizing staff in 63 parish health units, 3 specialty clinics, 14 bureaus, and over 600 contractual agreements. In order to carry out the above responsibilities, OPH is organized into 4 “centers.” The 15 bureaus include Regional and Clinical Operations, Infectious Diseases, Sanitarian Services, Lab, Vital Records and Statistics, EMS, Health Informatics, Administration and Finance, Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Access, Nutrition Services, Family Health, Planning and Performance, Community Preparedness, and Engineering. The position oversees a budget of over $800 million and a staff of over 1,200.

　　This is an appointed position, which functions as chief executive officer for OPH. The incumbent in this position services as the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Public Health and reports to the LDH Deputy Secretary.

　　Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

　　Directs administrative issues (i.e. personnel actions, equipment and resource procurement, budgeting, etc.) of all programs within OPH;

　　Directs the execution of programs, monitors and evaluates efficiency, quality, and compliance with state and federal regulations;

　　Serves as focal point and responsible authority for coordination of program delivery between federal, state, and regional offices

　　Stays abreast of public health trends, including problems and issues nationwide via constant interface with public health professionals at the federal level, in other states, and within the state;

　　Utilizes knowledge to analyze statistical data, to plan and proactively address problems which have the potential of major impact on health, including representation on state and national organizations devoted to public health and understanding of issues affecting the community;

　　Works as needed during emergency operations such as hurricanes or other natural disasters, as required. Maintains current training required by LDH, FEMA, and any other state, local, or federal organization as required.

　　Establishes office policies, goals, and objectives consistent with the vision and strategic goals of the Louisiana Department of Health.

　　ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT? WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LEADER THAT HAS:

　　Proven executive management experience, with a wide berth of authority to make decisions regarding budget, staff management, and strategic shifts.

　　Excellent program development skills, with proven success in instituting public and/or community health initiatives that drive improved metrics and/or results.

　　Ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff, other LDH offices, other executives, legislators, other government officials, providers, advocates, recipients and the media

　　Understanding of state budgeting development and management understanding of the legislative process

　　Experience working at the federal and/or state level on health promotion initiatives.

　　Demonstrated ability to bring creative and innovative solutions.

　　Graduate degree in Public Health Administration or similar field.

　　THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE:

　　A minimum of eight (8) years of management experience within a large human services or social services agency, which includes:

　　Professional-level administrative responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations;

　　Responsibility for program planning and development;

　　Personnel administration and business operations;

　　And budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and contracts.

　　Proven team builder and results-oriented problem solver who can direct multiple projects, and develop strategies and tactics to achieve successful outcomes.

　　Excellent financial, data analysis, and strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required.

　　No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

　　Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

　　A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit.

　　For further information about this vacancy contact:

　　Angela Selders

　　[email protected]

　　LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES

　　BATON ROUGE, LA 70821

　　225 342-6477

　　This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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　　Do you possess at least eight (8) years of management experience within a large human services or social services agency?

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　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

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　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

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　　http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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