Program Manager 4 (Bureau Director)

Lead Louisiana's Fight Against Infectious Diseases!

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Public Health, is seeking a Program Manager 4 (Bureau Director). This executive-level leadership opportunity directs the Bureau of Infectious Diseases and oversees critical statewide programs focused on HIV, STDs, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Immunization, and Environmental Epidemiology. With responsibility for more than 20 public health programs and significant federal funding, this role shapes policy, drives strategic initiatives, manages complex operations, and leads efforts that directly impact the health and well-being of communities across Louisiana.

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.

Job Duties:
Direct and oversee statewide Infectious Disease programs, including HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Immunization, and Environmental Epidemiology, ensuring effective operations and achievement of public health goals.
Lead and manage a large multidisciplinary workforce by establishing priorities, aligning resources, and monitoring program performance and outcomes.
Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans, policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Advise executive leadership on infectious disease trends, emerging public health threats, and strategies to reduce disease transmission and improve health outcomes statewide.
Collaborate with state agencies, healthcare organizations, community partners, and elected officials to develop coordinated responses to communicable disease prevention, control, and treatment initiatives.
Direct public health emergency preparedness and response activities related to infectious disease outbreaks, pandemics, and other threats to public health.
Represent the Department and Bureau before legislators, governmental bodies, professional organizations, and public forums.

Minimum Qualifications:
Eight 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 five years of such experience; OR an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus four years of such experience. Additional experience substitutions apply.

Salary: $6,585 - $12,920 monthly ($37.99 - $74.54 hourly).

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).

Closing Date: 7/18/2026.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based strictly on merit.