Health Program Coordinator

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Health seeks a Health Program Coordinator to lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. The role provides leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and staff, ensuring alignment with state goals and regulations.

Frequent in-state travel is required and supervisory experience is essential. Strong public health expertise, program management skills, and ability to work under emergencies are critical for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field.
• Two years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.
• Strong understanding of public health principles, program planning, and evaluation methods.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work 24/7 in emergencies.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
• Provide programmatic leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and staff.
• Ensure alignment with state public health goals and federal/state regulations.
• Frequent in-state travel is required.
• Supervisory experience is required.

Skills

Public health principles

Program planning

Evaluation methods

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Health Program Coordinator serves as the lead specialist overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs for the Arkansas Department of Health. This position provides programmatic leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and staff while ensuring alignment with state public health goals and federal/state regulations. The role requires strong public health expertise, program management skills, and frequent in-state travel, with supervisory experience required.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field
• Two years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education
• Strong understanding of public health principles, program planning, and evaluation methods
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license and ability to work 24/7 in emergencies
• Supervisory experience required