HEALTH UNIT SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

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

Job summary

State of Arkansas’s Division of Local Public Health – Ouachita County Local Public Health Unit is seeking a Health Unit Supervisor/Expert to lead daily operations, supervise staff, manage resources, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

The role oversees immunizations, WIC, family planning, disease tracking, and health education; coordinates local public health emergency response with regional leadership and reports to ADH central/regional offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 3 years public health/administrative experience.
• Experience with public health programs and service delivery preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily health unit operations including staff scheduling, service coordination, and facility management.
• Direct and support a team of clerical staff, technicians, environmental health staff, and health professionals.
• Oversee immunizations, WIC, family planning, infectious disease tracking and health education programs.
• Ensure compliance with ADH policies, procedures and health program protocols.
• Coordinate local public health emergency response with regional leadership.
• Monitor budgets, inventory, and resources; ensure proper use of funds.
• Submit reports and evaluations to ADH central and regional offices promptly.

Skills

Public health operations

Office management

Government service delivery

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling

Communication

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, health sciences, business management, community health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email systems

Database tools

Job description

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Division of Local Public Health – Ouachita County Local Public Health Unit

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

Frequent in-State and some overnight travel may be required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Some hours outside of normal work hours may be required for late clinics and/or weekend clinics.

One (1) year of experience in Public Health working with WIC, FMP, MCH, and immunizations preferred.

Administrative and supervisory experience preferred.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and must be accessible 24/7/365. Must have Arkansas Department of Health issued cell phone, fully charged, turned on and in your possession when in work status.

Working knowledge of the Arkansas Department of Health Policy and Procedures preferred.

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Job Series: Health Specialties

Class Code: PHS10P

Pay Grade: SGS08

Salary Range: $63,086 - $93,367

Job Summary

The Health Unit Supervisor/Expert is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of a local health unit under the Arkansas Department of Health. This position provides direct supervision of public health staff, oversees service delivery, manages resources, and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines. The Health Unit Supervisor/Expert acts as the primary administrative lead for the facility, ensuring that the unit functions efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the local community.

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 daily operations of the health unit, including staff scheduling, service coordination, customer service, and facility management.Directly supervise and support a team that may include clerical personnel, program technicians, environmental health staff, and health professionals.Oversee implementation of public health programs and services, including immunizations, WIC, family planning, infectious disease tracking, and health education.Maintain compliance with ADH operational policies, procedures, and health program protocols.Coordinate public health emergency response activities at the local level in collaboration with regional leadership.Monitor budget allocations, supply inventories, and operational resources for the unit; ensure accountability for state and federal program funds.Submit required reports, data, and evaluations to ADH central and regional offices in a timely and accurate manner.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong knowledge of public health program operations, office management, and government service delivery.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and database tools used for reporting, scheduling, and communication.Ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations related to health services and compliance.Skill in delegating responsibilities, setting priorities, and holding team members accountable for performance.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, health sciences, business management, community health, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in a public health, administrative, or program coordination setting.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER 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.

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.