Health Program Specialist

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

Job summary

The AR Department of Health is seeking a Health Program Specialist to develop and monitor public health programs addressing diverse health issues across Arkansas. The role supports community health improvement through data-driven planning, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration, with responsibilities spanning program design, evaluation, reporting, and grant preparation.

The department emphasizes planning health programs, evaluating effectiveness, creating educational materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of public health principles, population health, and program development cycles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret health data, epidemiological reports, and demographic trends.
• Proficient in preparing program reports, policy documents, and grant submissions.
• Experience with data systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools such as Microsoft Excel or SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor public health programs across Arkansas.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and impact using evidence-based methods.
• Create educational materials to inform communities and stakeholders.
• Prepare program reports and grant applications for funding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with public health laws and interagency collaboration.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Data interpretation

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

The Health Program Specialist develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors public health programs addressing specific health issues and populations across Arkansas. The position supports community health improvement through evidence-based strategies, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration. Responsibilities include planning health programs, evaluating effectiveness, creating educational materials, preparing reports and grant applications, and ensuring compliance with public health laws.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field
• Strong understanding of public health principles, population health, and program development cycles
• Ability to analyze and interpret health data, epidemiological reports, and demographic trends
• Proficient in preparing program reports, policy documents, and grant submissions
• Experience with data systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools such as Microsoft Excel or SharePoint