Public Health Program Lead & SME

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The Health Program Supervisor/Expert role with the State of Arkansas oversees one or more public health programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and guiding strategic direction for agency initiatives. The position requires advanced knowledge in public health administration, grant and budget management, and data-driven program evaluation.

It involves supervising staff, serving as SME across domains like chronic disease prevention and emergency preparedness, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff.
• Serve as SME for public health domains 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.

Skills

Public health administration

Grant management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Epidemiology

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Job description

The Health Program Supervisor/Expert role with the State of Arkansas oversees one or more public health programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and guiding strategic direction for agency initiatives. The position requires advanced knowledge in public health administration, grant and budget management, and data-driven program evaluation.

It involves supervising staff, serving as SME across domains like chronic disease prevention and emergency preparedness, and guiding