Health Program Coordinator

AR Department of Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Health is seeking a Health Program Coordinator to lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. The role provides programmatic leadership and guidance to Health Program Specialists and other staff while aligning with state goals and regulations.

You will coordinate with internal and external partners, manage grant documentation, facilitate trainings, and monitor legislative developments to ensure program success and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field
• Two (2) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education
• Strong understanding of public health principles, program planning, and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of state and federal public health regulations and data reporting protocols
• Proficient in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license required

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Health Program Coordinator is the lead program specialist responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs at the Arkansas Department of Health. This position provides programmatic leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and other staff while ensuring alignment with state public health goals, agency standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. The role involves coordinating with internal and external partners, managing grant documentation, facilitating trainings, and monitoring legislative developments.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field
• Two (2) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education
• Strong understanding of public health principles, program planning, and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of state and federal public health regulations and data reporting protocols
• Proficient in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license required