Program Monitor Supervisor

 
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Public Health / Region 4 - BRCO / Lafayette Parish
 
 Announcement Number: OPH/CSH/187186
 Cost Center: 3262108004
 Position Number(s): 50319650
 
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.
 
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
This position serves as the Region 4 Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator (PHERC). Coordinates regional public health emergency response activities along with the State Bureau of Community Preparedness (BCP), Nursing Services, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Regional Medical Director to assess public health needs of the assigned region with regard to natural disasters, accidental and/or intentional releases of infectious agents, hazardous chemicals, and/or nuclear substances; and/or control the transmission of infectious diseases. This position is available on a 24 hour basis to respond on behalf of LDH-Office of Public Health for emergencies and disasters involving public health. Supervision is received from the Physician 5/Regional Medical Director.
40%
Responsible for the direct supervision of 2 state positons (RN 4/Hospital Nurse Coordinator and Program Monitor-DHH/Emergency Preparedness Planner) and one contract position (Opioid Program Coordinator). Assists Regional Hospital ADRC, CDC representative and BCP with regional CHEMPACK responsibilities including inventory and supply refill of expired drugs and supplies. Responsible to collaborate with Regional DRCs (Hospital, EMS, Home Health, and Nursing Home) for regional planning efforts, training and exercises related to Public Health Emergencies. Ensure Region 4 OPH plans and Public Health Emergency Planning (PHEP) Grant requirements are completed and updated as requested. Conducts and/or attends meetings with local Offices of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), parish officials, community leaders, service providers and others to assure the development of local and regional collaborative plans. Participates in Region 4 Parishes annual Hurricane Preparedness Meetings.  Collaborates with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to update the Region 4 MSNS Plan and conduct planning meetings with participating agencies.    Plans and coordinates the Regional Strategic National Stockpile Program. Completes and submits ORR (Operational Readiness Review) requirements.  Responsible in working throughout the region with OPH staff, law enforcement agencies, parish OHSEP, city and parish governments, volunteer agencies for planning and securing sites for Points of Dispensing (POD) for mass dispensing of medical countermeasures. Responsible for coordinating, educating and planning with large employers for their own occupational or Closed POD. Responsible to have Memorandums of Agreements completed and obtain POD Plans from each Closed POD. Complete Special Projects as requested by BCP, i.e. Project Public Health Ready.
35%
Coordinates with LDH regional staff on emergency response activities, which includes the COVID-19 pandemic response. Coordinates public health emergency response activities within the region with public and private medical community providers, law enforcement, Regional Leadership and others as appropriate.  Coordinates public health emergency response regional activities with other government and/or regulatory agencies and members of the medical, industrial and nuclear power communities.  Serves as the Liaison Officer for the Region 4 Incident Command Structure. In the Medical Director`s absence, serves as the Incident Commander in emergency response activities. Coordinates OPH regional exercises.  Participates in external partner exercises. Provides assistance to state and local government, industry and communities as requested and assists in response operations at the request of the Assistant Secretary, BCP Director, State Health Officer, Regional Medical Director or Regional Administrator.  
15%
Assists in establishing OPH as a resource for information and technical advice on public health and exposure prevention.  Provides educational presentations and trainings to internal and external partners.   Prepares reports for agency management on the status of emergency and response activities. Responds and communicates public health information to the public, state and local government and regulatory agencies, industry, and private organizations before, during, and after events occur. Serves as a point of contact and liaison for organizations and communities on emergency response activities.  Assists Regional Medical Director in coordinating public information with local media outlets.  Serves as the Region 4 Safety Coordinator. Duties include reviewing ODR reports for new hires and annually, tracking quarterly meetings and inspections, and tracking required safety trainings. Responsible for the annual Loss Prevention Audit.  
10%
Prepares regional emergency preparedness budget requests for emergency supplies, equipment, and training.   Responsible for overseeing and maintaining all emergency equipment and supplies.  Responsible for establishing a community site for the regional decon trailer and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.  Serves as the liaison between OPH and the medical community in the deployment of the decon trailer in an emergency or an exercise. Responsible for climate control storage areas that store emergency preparedness supplies.  Coordinates regional emergency preparedness trainings, including online and in-person trainings.  Ensures new staff receive emergency preparedness training.  Maintains BLS Instructor status and ensures all medical staff are current with BLS Training. Performs additional duties assigned by the Regional Medical Director, Regional Administrator and BCP Director as needed.
 
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*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 will NOT populate 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:
 Casey Hickman
 Casey.Hickman@la.gov
 LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
 BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
 225 342-6477
 
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Function of Work:
To supervise research, analysis and policy management activities related to statewide health or social service program(s).
Level of Work:
Supervisor.
Supervision Received:
Broad from a higher-level manager/administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervision over lower-level positions in accordance with the Civil Service Allocation Criteria Memo.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals; Human Services Districts as established; and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Program Monitor--DHH by the presence of supervisory responsibility.
Differs from Program Manager 1-A--DHH and Program Manager 1-B--DHH by the absence of responsibility for administering small or less complex statewide program(s).

Supervises staff in the research, analysis and policy management activities related to statewide health or social service program(s).
Plans and coordinates the monitoring and reporting process for statewide program(s).
Develops and implements policy procedures for statewide program(s).
Monitors contracts for adherence to deliverables. Monitors service providers for compliance with federal/state guidelines and financial solvency.
Writes, negotiates and processes programmatic and budgetary contracts; initiates and negotiates contracts for new clinic agencies.
Assists with the writing and managing of grant funds.
May provide functional supervision to regional employees.
Analyzes data to track training and technical assistance needs. May conduct or coordinate training for agency staff.
Presents information to community partners and to relevant agencies.
Prepares and reviews reports from facilities and other programs outlining statistical analysis and trends.
Serve on various committees for the purpose of formulating of policies and quality assurance methods.
Assesses regional needs related to resources, information gaps and barriers to service.
Implements provider recruitment strategies to address resource and service needs.
Assists rural and underserved communities in their efforts to secure grant funding for community-based projects to improve access to local health care services by way of: skill-building, training, grant writing, technical assistance, etc.
Monitors expenditures and accounts payable for grant and contract deliverables.
Tracks occurrences and participates in investigations.
Coordinates and maintains department's internal monitoring procedures for legislation.
Coordinates with Information Technology staff for the design and maintenance of data reports.