Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks a Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. The role provides programmatic, administrative, and operational leadership for statewide EI and EHDI programs, directing planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and infants who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The successful candidate will supervise a multidisciplinary workforce, ensure compliance with laws and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, program management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Effective communication with executive leadership and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic, administrative, and operational leadership for statewide EI and EHDI programs.
• Direct planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of services for infants and toddlers with delays or disabilities and infants who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Supervise subordinate supervisory staff, set performance expectations, and ensure coordination across the state.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$56,345.82 - $84,603.25 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9598-0301-20261106HDS

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

11/09/2026

11/19/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,345.82

$84,603.25

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].

This Non-State (X-16) position will provide programmatic, administrative, and operational leadership and oversight for Mississippi’s statewide Early Intervention (EI) and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs. Directs the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and infants who are deaf or hard of hearing. Provides leadership and supervision for a multidisciplinary workforce that includes Early Intervention Regional Coordinators, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Coordinator, Program Specialists, Program Coordinators, Service Coordinators, and central office staff. Supervises subordinate supervisory staff and establishes performance expectations, assigns and monitors work, evaluates performance, promotes accountability, and ensures effective coordination of program activities throughout the state. Ensures program compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, grant requirements, policies, procedures, and performance standards. Oversees federal and state reporting, program monitoring, corrective actions, data quality, program budgets and expenditures, contracts, provider agreements, invoices, procurement activities, and other programmatic, fiscal, and administrative functions. Directs the development and implementation of policies, procedures, guidance, training, quality improvement activities, and statewide initiatives. Monitors program performance, service delivery, and required deliverables; identifies operational, fiscal, data, and compliance concerns; develops appropriate solutions; and ensures timely implementation of corrective actions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with families, healthcare providers, hospitals, audiologists, early intervention providers, state and federal agencies, universities, advisory councils, technical assistance providers, and other stakeholders. Represents the programs in meetings, workgroups, presentations, and other activities at the state and national levels.

What you'll need to be Successful

The candidate should possess strong leadership, program management, and organizational skills, with the ability to independently lead a statewide public health program.Success in this position also requires the ability to build and sustain collaborative partnerships, communicate effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders, analyze data to support informed decision-making, and proactively identify and resolve challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Master’s Degree, 7+ years of related experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.

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