Public Health Program Lead — Fieldwork & Data Insights

State of Arkansas; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Program Specialist position with the State of Arkansas supports the Division of Health Protection and Infectious Disease by planning, coordinating, and monitoring public health programs across the state.

Responsibilities include program development, data-driven evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration to improve community health outcomes. Travel between Jefferson or Desha County units is involved, with occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Experience with data systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint) is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional, public, and diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs to address key health concerns such as chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, environmental health, infectious disease control, injury prevention, or health promotion.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using health data, performance metrics, and community feedback; adjust goals and strategies as needed to improve outcomes.
• Develop educational materials, outreach tools, and technical guidance for community partners, stakeholders, and the public.
• Prepare reports, grant applications, and program summaries in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments, local health units, schools, nonprofits, and other governmental agencies to coordinate service delivery and leverage resources.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities, expenditures, outcomes, and evaluations.
• Respond to inquiries from the public or partners regarding program information and resources.

Skills

Data analysis

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Clear reports

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

The Health Program Specialist position with the State of Arkansas supports the Division of Health Protection and Infectious Disease by planning, coordinating, and monitoring public health programs across the state.

Responsibilities include program development, data-driven evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and interagency collaboration to improve community health outcomes. Travel between Jefferson or Desha County units is involved, with occasional overtime as needed.