Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22179722
County: Pulaski City: Little Rock
Posting End Date: 09/19/25
Administration – Information Technology Systems
*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Additional Preferences:
In-state and out-of-state travel required. A valid driver’s license required.
Hiring Official: R. Arsenault
Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501-661-2268
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
Position Information
Job Series: Health Programs Management
Classification: Health Center Manager – Competitive
Class Code: PHP04C
Pay Grade: SPC06
Salary Range: $94,537 - $139,915
Job Summary
The Health Center Manager is a senior leadership classification within the Arkansas Department of Health, responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of a state-level health center comprising multiple branches and statewide programs. This role guides the implementation of public health services and policy initiatives, supervises multiple Health Branch Managers, and ensures program alignment with statewide public health priorities.
Primary Responsibilities
Direct the operations of a public health center composed of multiple branches, programs, and services serving diverse populations across Arkansas.
Supervise and support Health Branch Managers and other senior program leads in meeting strategic objectives, compliance standards, and service benchmarks.
Lead the development and execution of statewide public health initiatives in alignment with ADH’s strategic plan and public health improvement goals.
Ensure operational integration, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across all programmatic areas within the center.
Monitor program performance through data-driven analysis and recommend operational, policy, or funding changes as needed.
Oversee development and administration of center-level budgets, grants, and financial resources; ensure responsible fiscal management.
Facilitate coordination between the health center and ADH executive leadership, public health districts, local health units, and external partners.
Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to internal teams, government agencies, and public health partners.
Act as Incident Command or senior leadership support during statewide emergency response operations or health crises.
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex public health systems with multiple layers of responsibility and accountability.
Skilled in long-range planning, goal setting, and aligning resources with strategic priorities.
Strong working knowledge of core public health principles, regulations, epidemiology, health equity, and population health.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to translate technical content into accessible information for stakeholders, the public, and policymakers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, environmental health, nursing, social work, life sciences, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience in a public health, administrative, or program coordination setting.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A
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.
