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Program Manager 2-LDH (Vaccine Access Manager)

Salary

$5,751.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OPH/PAW/214294

Department

LDH-Office of Public Health

Opening Date

10/29/2025

Closing Date

11/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

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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 Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)

The Office of Public Health (OPH) protects and promotes the health of Louisiana communities through disease prevention, education, and strong partnerships. Within OPH, the Immunization Program works to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases by increasing vaccination rates, supporting providers through the Vaccines for Children program and the LINKS system, and responding to outbreaks to keep communities safe.

Join a mission-driven team working to protect the health of Louisiana communities. As the Vaccine Access Manager, you will serve as a key leader within the Office of Public Health’s Immunization Program, driving strategies that improve vaccination rates in underserved communities. This full-time role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with statewide partners, guide impactful local initiatives, and directly influence public health outcomes. If you are passionate about reducing health disparities and leading meaningful change, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Minimum Qualifications

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; OR

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; OR

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; OR

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.

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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Leads statewide efforts to integrate health equity into vaccine planning and delivery, serving as a liaison with LDH leadership, regional partners, and community stakeholders.

+ Identifies populations with lower vaccination coverage and drives targeted strategies to improve equitable access and confidence in vaccines.

+ Provides guidance, training, and technical assistance to community partners, trusted messengers, and healthcare providers on health disparities and trauma-informed outreach.

+ Collaborates with communications teams to design and promote equity-focused campaigns, educational materials, and digital content that support inclusive vaccine access.

+ Oversees sub-grant programs, evaluates outreach initiatives, and supports grant reporting to ensure accountability and measurable impact across immunization equity activities.

+ Coordinates with Immunization Program unit managers, Regional Medical Directors, Parish Health Units, and others.

+ Develops systems and operations that enhance program impact on both general and target populations.

+ Participates in Immunization Program management meetings.

+ Supports the Immunization Program Director with coordination of program activities.

An ideal candidate will possess:

+ Training or demonstrated knowledge of health equity concepts.

+ Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with data analysis.

+ Ability to build and maintain partnerships to advance community health initiatives.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3262107643

Position Number(s): 50624404

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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

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.

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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

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