Senior Public Health Program Lead

Southern Arkansas University; Rockville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Public Health Advisor to oversee complex grants, contracts, and programs, coordinating with diverse partners and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role provides senior leadership in public health strategy, program performance evaluation, and interagency collaboration.

The position emphasizes developing education and outreach, drafting testimonies and policy responses, and representing the program in interagency settings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate study in public health or related field.
• Experience with planning, coordinating, or evaluating public health programs.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work with diverse partners at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, and oversight of complex public health grants, contracts, and programs.
• Provide senior-level public health program leadership and strategic consultation.
• Develop and implement public health communication, education, and outreach strategies.
• Evaluate program performance and represent the organization on complex public health issues.
• Draft testimonies, policies, and financial statements for hearings and reviews.

Skills

Grant management

Public health leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Policy analysis

Education

Public health degree

Graduate coursework

Job description

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Public Health Advisor to oversee complex grants, contracts, and programs, coordinating with diverse partners and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role provides senior leadership in public health strategy, program performance evaluation, and interagency collaboration.

The position emphasizes developing education and outreach, drafting testimonies and policy responses, and representing the program in interagency settings.