Health Program Supervisor/Expert

AR Department of Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Health in Little Rock is seeking a Health Program Supervisor/Expert to oversee public health program operations and provide senior technical leadership on policy and planning. The role ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and guides strategic direction within the Division of Health Protection.

The position involves supervising staff, developing and evaluating programs, managing budgets, and presenting findings to leadership to support informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of public health program administration, grant and budget management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in analyzing and presenting health data and epidemiological trends.
• Valid driver's license required; some in-state and out-of-state travel required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and oversee program operations.
• Develop and evaluate public health programs.
• Provide technical leadership on policy and planning.
• Manage program budgets.
• Present findings to leadership.

Skills

Public health program administration

Data analysis & epidemiology

Leadership & supervision

Grant & budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Job description

The Health Program Supervisor/Expert supervises public health program operations or serves as a senior technical expert, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and overseeing strategic direction in designated public health domains. The role involves supervising staff, developing and evaluating programs, providing technical leadership on policy and planning, managing budgets, and presenting findings to leadership. This position is with the Arkansas Department of Health's Division of Health Protection.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education
• 1+ year of supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of public health program administration, grant and budget management, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in analyzing and presenting health data and epidemiological trends
• Valid driver's license required; some in-state and out-of-state travel required