Public Health Programs Lead | Data-Driven & Collaborative

State of Arkansas; Warren (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Program Coordinator at the State of Arkansas leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs under the Arkansas Department of Health. This role provides programmatic leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and staff to align with state goals and regulations.

Under the Program Services Department, the position ensures compliance with grant requirements, coordinates with local health units and partners, and manages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field.
• 2 years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and monitoring of assigned public health programs.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to health program staff.
• Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of program performance data.
• Develop program plans, logic models, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with local health units, schools, providers, nonprofits and agencies.
• Prepare grant reports and stakeholder updates.
• Facilitate trainings, workshops, and public health campaigns.
• Monitor regulatory developments and adjust policies as needed.

Skills

Public health planning

Data analysis

Program evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data reporting tools

Job description

The Health Program Coordinator at the State of Arkansas leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs under the Arkansas Department of Health. This role provides programmatic leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and staff to align with state goals and regulations.

Under the Program Services Department, the position ensures compliance with grant requirements, coordinates with local health units and partners, and manages