Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Prescription Insurance

Wellness Benefits

Life Insurance

Optional Insurances

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Military Leave

Holidays

Retirement Programs

Deferred Compensation

State Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Training

Promotional Opportunities

Career Ladders

Job summary

The State of Mississippi invites applicants for the Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor in the Health Board area. This leadership role oversees regional maternal and infant health programs, staff hiring, and program operations, ensuring effective planning and evaluation of activities.

The position requires overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and managing multi-million-dollar budgets, with collaboration across MSDH leadership and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Master’s Degree, 7+ years of related experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading large, multi-level, multi-disciplinary teams (up to 50 personnel) with multi-million-dollar budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional and statewide maternal and infant health programs and staff.
• Manage work plans, budgets, contracts, and grant deliverables while ensuring compliance.
• Develop policy, monitor performance, and report data to MSDH leadership and partners.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, community partners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Program leadership

Administration

Team management

Budget management

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

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

Employer: State of Mississippi

Salary: $56,345.82 - $84,603.25 Annually

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9598-0301-20260731Hs

Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date: 07/31/2026

Agency Minimum Salary: $56,345.82

Agency Maximum Salary: $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].

About the Position

The Perinatal Support Programs Director (Classification: Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor, OCCU: 9598, MS-14) provides strategic, operational, and administrative oversight for a portfolio of regional maternal and infant health support initiatives, including Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies, Vitamin Angels, Maternal Chronic Disease Programming, Perinatal Social Services, and the BLOOM Network. ensuring effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of maternal and infant health activities. The position oversees the hiring and maintenance of all sub-program staff and contractors; manages work plans, budgets, contracts, and grant deliverables; and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. The Director oversees policy development, performance monitoring, and quality improvement efforts; coordinates data collection and reporting; and serves as a primary liaison with MSDH leadership, healthcare providers, community partners, and other stakeholders. The role also represents the program in meetings and briefings, supports cross-bureau collaboration, and ensures program activities remain aligned with maternal and infant health priorities and emerging public health needs.

What you'll need to be Successful

Knowledge, skills and ability to perform program leadership and administration, with oversight of regional and statewide programs.

Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform managing large, multi-level, multi-disciplinary teams (up to 50 personnel total) and multi-million-dollar budgets from federal and state funding sources.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits .
• Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
• Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices .
• Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave.Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
• Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.
• Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment.Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
• Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.More information can be found at Deferred Compensation .
• State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
• Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
• Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
• Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.Minimum qualifications must be met.
• Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

Contact Information

Employer State of Mississippi Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone [phone]
601-359-1406 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi