HEALTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas; Salem (AR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid state holidays

Maternity leave

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Health Program Supervisor/Expert to lead one or more public health programs and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. This role acts as the agency’s SME for a designated domain, guiding policy, planning, and program evaluation.

You will oversee budgeting, grant reporting, and audits while mentoring staff and aligning priorities with agency goals. Travel may be required to facilities and partners.

Qualifications

• Interpret laws/regulations and use data to inform decisions.
• Travel two to four nights per week is preferred.
• Survey or quality assurance review experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations of one or more public health programs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Oversee budget development, reporting, and grant activities.
• Provide technical leadership in policy and strategic planning.
• Monitor program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Prepare legislative reports and conduct program audits.

Skills

Travel availability

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Job description

Position Number: 22101358

County: Fulton

Posting End Date: October 30, 2026

This is a Central Office position.

Responsibilities

serving as the liaison between the divisions and the external contractor regarding compliance issues and quality-related inspections; monitoring the work product and deliverables associated with a contract; visiting facilities, observing inspection activity, and making decisions related to inspection activities; reviewing audit tools and methodologies; completing quality assurance reviews of inspections; and determining trends, outcomes, and solutions associated with inspection activity.

Required Experience

Previous experience in interpreting laws/regulations and using statistical tools to understand data is required.

Preferred Qualifications

The applicant should be able to travel two-four nights per week.

Survey Or Quality Assurance Review Experience Is Preferred.

About the Department & Perks

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
• Classification: Health Program Supervisor/Expert - Career Path
• Class Code: PHS08P
• Pay Grade: SGS08
• Salary Range: $63,086 - $93,367

Job Summary

The Health Program Supervisor/Expert is responsible for supervising the operations of one or more public health programs or program teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, overseeing strategic direction, and serving as the agency’s primary expert in a designated public health domain.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff including coordinators, specialists, and support personnel engaged in program development, delivery, or compliance monitoring. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for a specific public health domain such as chronic disease prevention, infectious disease control, environmental health, maternal and child health, or emergency preparedness. Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of multiple or complex public health programs, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, grant requirements, and best practices. Provide technical leadership in policy development, strategic planning, and procedural implementation for assigned program areas. Monitor and evaluate program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data to ensure efficiency, impact, and equity. Oversee budget development, fiscal reporting, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient and compliant use of funds. Guide the preparation of grant applications, legislative reports, and program audits, and present findings to leadership or public health boards.

Knowledge & Skills

Advanced knowledge of public health program administration, grant and budget management, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in analyzing and presenting health data, epidemiological trends, and policy impacts to inform program direction. Skilled in performance measurement and quality improvement for public health service delivery. Familiarity with state and federal laws, public health accreditation standards, and emerging health policy issues.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field, plus three (3) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education, plus one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.