HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Job Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cook up 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• N/A

Other Job Related Education and/or Experience

May be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensing 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.