Public Health Programs Lead

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Health in Jonesboro seeks a Health Program Specialist to plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs addressing chronic disease, maternal and child health, environmental health, and more. You will evaluate outcomes using data, adjust goals, and prepare reports to meet agency and state requirements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in public health or related fields, strong communication, and ability to work with diverse partners.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs to address chronic disease, 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 and the public.
• Prepare reports and grant applications; ensure compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments, local health units, schools, nonprofits, and other agencies to coordinate service delivery and leverage resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arkansas Department of Health in Jonesboro seeks a Health Program Specialist to plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs addressing chronic disease, maternal and child health, environmental health, and more. You will evaluate outcomes using data, adjust goals, and prepare reports to meet agency and state requirements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in public health or related fields, strong communication, and ability to work with diverse partners.