Program Specialist Team Leader

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Mississippi is seeking a Program Specialist Team Leader for 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time role leads multidisciplinary partnerships and statewide public health initiatives, working within the Health Board framework.

The position demands a bachelor’s degree and several years of relevant experience in public health program leadership. Typical qualifications include fiscal, grant, and quality assurance experience, and the role is anchored in the Jackson area with a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience.
• Experience in oral health programs with leadership, fiscal, grant, and QA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary partnerships and manage statewide public health initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Public health program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Specialist Team Leader in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$56,345.82 - $87,141.35 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9064-0301-20261109Hs

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

11/09/2026

11/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,345.82

$87,141.35

About the Agency

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

What you'll need to be Successful

Ability to lead multidisciplinary partnerships and manage statewide public health initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:The candidate will be experienced in oral health professional with demonstrated program leadership, fiscal, grant, and quality-assurance experience.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201