Public Health Section Chief

AR Department of Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Health Section Chief at the Arkansas Department of Health leads a multidisciplinary team within the Division of Health Advancement – Women's Health, directing a defined program section. The role focuses on developing and implementing public health programs, managing budgets and resources, and representing the agency in interagency workgroups and community forums.

The position requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and people leadership to advance state priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, environmental health, nursing, social work, life sciences, or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in public health, administrative, or program coordination setting
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Proven ability to lead complex program operations including budgeting, planning, and policy implementation
• Strong supervisory and coaching skills with ability to build trust and motivate teams
• Valid driver's license required

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, environmental health, nursing, social work, life sciences, or related field

Job description

The Public Health Section Chief is a senior leadership position within the Arkansas Department of Health responsible for directing operations of a defined program section within the Division of Health Advancement – Women's Health. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, developing and implementing public health programs, managing budgets and resources, and representing the agency in interagency workgroups and community forums. This position requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and people leadership skills to advance public health initiatives aligned with state priorities.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, environmental health, nursing, social work, life sciences, or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in public health, administrative, or program coordination setting
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Proven ability to lead complex program operations including budgeting, planning, and policy implementation
• Strong supervisory and coaching skills with ability to build trust and motivate teams
• Valid driver's license required