Project Coordinator; Portal Monitor

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.

This position is being filled as a full-time unclassified position

Make a difference in protecting the health and safety of Louisiana residents! Join LDH’s emergency preparedness team to support critical information systems that help healthcare partners coordinate resources, share vital information, and make informed decisions during emergencies.

This position is necessary to support the day-to-day readiness of LDH' s emergency preparedness information systems and the statewide ESF-8 Network. The position helps ensure critical healthcare information is accurate and available for situational awareness, resource coordination, and decision-making during emergencies, while also supporting system users, partners, and vendors throughout the year.

Emergency preparedness knowledge and experience in healthcare system operations, information systems management, and statewide partner coordination.

The position facilitates data coordination and operational readiness of the ESF-8 Portal and other emergency preparedness systems, including RA VE and the At-Risk Registry for home health and hospice. It collaborates with healthcare facilities, ESF-8 partners, and vendors; supports training, system testing and improvements; coordinates assigned projects; and supports ESF-8 operations during emergencies, exercises, and special events.

• Maintain the operational readiness and accuracy of the ESF-8 Portal and other emergency preparedness information systems, including RAVE and the At-Risk Registry for home health and hospice.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, and maintenance of healthcare facility data to support situational awareness, resource coordination, and emergency response planning.
• Collaborate with healthcare facilities, ESF-8 partners, regional stakeholders, and vendors to ensure effective information sharing and system functionality.
• Provide technical assistance and user support to system users and partners, resolving issues and coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Develop and support user training, system testing, and improvements to enhance system reliability, accessibility, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate assigned projects related to emergency preparedness information systems, including monitoring progress and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
• Support ESF-8 operations during emergencies, exercises, and special events by facilitating timely information sharing, resource coordination, and operational decision-making.

Location: Office of the Secretary / Deputy Secretary / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: Full-time Unclassified

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Compensation: Pay range is $25.31 hrly to $49.66 hrly, depending on qualifications and experience.

Casey Hickman

Casey.

Hicmkan

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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