Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22105129
County: Washington City: Fayetteville
Posting End Date: 04/03/26
Anticipated Starting Salary: $57,351.01
Division of Health Protection – Infectious Disease
*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Additional Preferences:
Frequent to constant in-state travel required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Occasional overtime is required.
Strong public health expertise with effective leadership and strategic thinking preferred.
Ability to balance team management, disease surveillance, and community collaboration preferred.
This position will work as a Disease Intervention Specialist Supervisor.
The office location will be located in the Local Health Unit in Washington, Benton, or Conway County.
Hiring Official: N. Butler
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
Job Series: Health Specialties
Classification: Health Program Coordinator – Career Path
Class Code: PHS05P
Pay Grade: SGS07
Salary Range: $57,351 - $84,879
The Health Program Coordinator is the lead program specialist responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). This position provides programmatic leadership and technical guidance to Health Program Specialists and other staff while ensuring that all activities align with state public health goals, agency standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Serve as the lead coordinator in the design, implementation, and monitoring of assigned public health programs.
Guide and support program staff (including Health Program Specialists) by providing technical assistance, direction, and mentorship in program development and delivery.
Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program performance data, and use findings to make informed decisions and improvements.
Develop comprehensive program plans, logic models, budgets, and timelines, ensuring compliance with grant and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with internal and external partners—including local health units, schools, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and other agencies—to promote community-based services and collaborative efforts.
Prepare and manage program documentation, including grant reports, operational plans, training materials, and stakeholder updates.
Facilitate or lead trainings, workshops, advisory groups, and public health campaigns relevant to the program’s goals.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the program and recommend or implement policy adjustments as needed.
Strong understanding of public health principles, program planning, evaluation methods, and evidence-based interventions. Knowledge of state and federal public health regulations, funding requirements, and data reporting protocols. Proficient in the use of data analysis tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other program-specific tracking software. Ability to interpret public health data and apply findings to programmatic decisions and communications.
A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field, plus two (2) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.
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OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
When you work for the State of Arkansas, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through the delivery of critical services. Whether improving the lives of others through workforce development, critical infrastructure repair, foster care placement, emergency response, blockchain technology, or forestry preservation, state employees add significant value to the lives of all Arkansans.
