Public Health Programs Lead — Travel‑Ready Community Impact

State of Arkansas

Pine Bluff (AR)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 77,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Health Program Specialist position with the State of Arkansas is based in the Arkansas River Cooperative of Pine Bluff and supports statewide public health initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and monitoring programs to address chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, and environmental health, with stakeholder engagement and interagency collaboration.

The role emphasizes evidence-based strategies, data-driven evaluation, and reporting, with travel

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, or related field is required.
Experience planning or implementing public health programs preferred.
Experience working with schools and public outreach preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs addressing key health concerns.
Evaluate program effectiveness using data, metrics, and feedback.
Develop educational materials and outreach tools for partners and the public.
Prepare reports, grant applications, and program summaries.
Collaborate with internal departments, schools, nonprofits, and agencies to coordinate service delivery.
Maintain organized records of activities, expenditures, outcomes, and evaluations.
Conduct community outreach and represent the agency at events and briefings.
Ensure activities comply with laws, grant conditions, and policies.
Respond to inquiries regarding program information and resources.