HEALTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas•Jonesboro, AR

8d•$63,086 - $93,367

About The Position

The Health Program Supervisor/Expert supervises the operations of one or more public health programs or program teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, overseeing strategic direction, and serving as the agency’s primary expert in a designated public health domain. Depending on the hiring agency’s operational needs, the position may include supervisory duties; non-supervisory roles serve as senior technical experts. The position may involve supervising, mentoring, and evaluating program staff; overseeing complex public health programs; providing technical leadership in policy and strategic planning; evaluating outcomes; managing budgets and resources; and guiding grant applications, legislative reports, and audits. The role may cover areas such as chronic disease prevention, infectious disease control, environmental health, maternal and child health, or emergency preparedness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field.
Three years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.
One year of supervisory experience.
Advanced knowledge of public health program administration, grant and budget management, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in analyzing and presenting health data, epidemiological trends, and policy impacts to inform program direction.
Skill in performance measurement and quality improvement for public health service delivery.
Familiarity with state and federal laws, public health accreditation standards, and emerging health policy issues.
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of the basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee, except certification or licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff, including coordinators, specialists, and support personnel involved in program development, delivery, or compliance monitoring.
Serve as the subject matter expert for a designated public health domain, such as chronic disease prevention, infectious disease control, environmental health, maternal and child health, or emergency preparedness.
Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of multiple or complex public health programs, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, grant requirements, and best practices.
Provide technical leadership in policy development, strategic planning, and procedural implementation for assigned program areas.
Monitor and evaluate program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data to assess efficiency, impact, and equity.
Oversee budget development, fiscal reporting, and resource allocation, ensuring funds are used efficiently and in compliance with requirements.
Guide preparation of grant applications, legislative reports, and program audits, and present findings to leadership or public health boards.