Public Health Programs Lead & Mentor

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Program Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Health leads planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs, providing guidance to Health Program Specialists and staff while aligning with state goals and regulations.

You will design and monitor programs, offer technical assistance, oversee data collection and reporting, develop plans and budgets, coordinate with internal and external partners, and facilitate trainings and public health campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or closely related field
• Two years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education
• Strong understanding of public health principles, program planning, and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of state and federal public health regulations and data reporting protocols
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and program-specific tracking software

Skills

Public health principles

Program planning

Evaluation methods

Data reporting protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Health Program Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Health leads planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs, providing guidance to Health Program Specialists and staff while aligning with state goals and regulations.

You will design and monitor programs, offer technical assistance, oversee data collection and reporting, develop plans and budgets, coordinate with internal and external partners, and facilitate trainings and public health campaigns.