HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas; Jonesboro (AR); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Health is seeking a Health Program Coordinator to lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. The role provides program leadership to staff and ensures activities align with state goals and regulations.

You will oversee data collection, analyses, and reporting, develop comprehensive program plans and budgets, and coordinate with local health units, schools, providers, and nonprofits to promote community-based services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or related field.
• Two years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to staff.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform program decisions.
• Develop program plans, budgets, timelines, and grant compliance.
• Coordinate with local health units, schools, providers, nonprofits, and partners.
• Prepare grant reports, training materials, and stakeholder updates.
• Facilitate trainings and public health campaigns relevant to the program.
• Monitor regulations affecting the program and advise on policy adjustments.

Skills

Public health

Program planning

Evaluation methods

Data reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anticipated Starting Salary: $57,3851.01

Position Number: 22103788
County: Craighead
Posting End Date: October 1, 2026

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Health Specialties

Class Code: PHS05P

Pay Grade: SGS07

Salary Range: $57,351 - $84,879

Job Summary

The Health Program Coordinator is the lead program specialist responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). This position provides programmatic leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and other staff while ensuring that all activities align with state public health goals, agency standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the lead coordinator in the design, implementation, and monitoring of assigned public health programs.Guide and support program staff (including Health Program Specialists) by providing technical assistance, direction, and mentorship in program development and delivery.Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program performance data, and use findings to make informed decisions and improvements.Develop comprehensive program plans, logic models, budgets, and timelines, ensuring compliance with grant and regulatory requirements.Coordinate with internal and external partners—including local health units, schools, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and other agencies to promote community-based services and collaborative efforts.Prepare and manage program documentation, including grant reports, operational plans, training materials, and stakeholder updates.Facilitate or lead trainings, workshops, advisory groups, and public health campaigns relevant to the program’s goals.Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the program and recommend or implement policy adjustments as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of public health principles, program planning, evaluation methods, and evidence-based interventions. Knowledge of state and federal public health regulations, funding requirements, and data reporting protocols. Proficient in the use of data analysis tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other program-specific tracking software. Ability to interpret public health data and apply findings to programmatic decisions and communications.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field, plus two (2) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.