Health District Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Health is seeking a Health District Manager, a regional leadership role responsible for providing technical assistance, monitoring program implementation, and promoting public health initiatives across a seven-county district.

The role directs operations at local health units, ensuring agency programs are executed in alignment with state and federal guidelines and serves as the primary liaison between the district and ADH central office leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field plus three years of public health/administrative experience.
• Must understand Arkansas public health laws, administrative rules, and federal funding guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and monitor program implementation across a seven-county district.
• Direct operations at local health units and ensure programs align with state and federal guidelines.
• Promote public health initiatives within the district.
• Serve as liaison between the district and ADH central office leadership.

Skills

Operational planning

Priority setting

Resource coordination

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Public health policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, environmental health, nursing, social work, life sciences, or related field

Master's degree in Public Health preferred; supervisory/leadership and program management experience preferred

Job description

The Health District Manager is a regional leadership position within the Arkansas Department of Health responsible for providing technical assistance, monitoring program implementation, and promoting public health initiatives across a seven-county health district. This role directs operations at local health units, ensuring agency programs are executed effectively and in alignment with state and federal guidelines, and serves as the primary liaison between the district and ADH central office leadership.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, environmental health, nursing, social work, life sciences, or related field, plus three years of public health, administrative, or program co


• Skilled in operational planning, priority setting, and resource coordination


• Knowledge of Arkansas public health laws, administrative rules, and federal funding guidelines


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Valid Arkansas Driver's License and ability to carry cell phone 24/7/365


• Master's degree in Public Health preferred; supervisory/leadership and program management experience preferred