Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22106198
County: Pulaski City: Little Rock
Posting End Date: 09/01/25
Administration – Office of Health Information Technology
*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Additional Preferences:
A history of healthcare related work is preferred.
Experience working with vendors MIRTH/NextGen and Verato preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with multiple databases preferred.
Experience working with SQL database languages preferred.
Experience working with ETL required.
Ability to plan and complete projects within time and budget constraints preferred.
Hiring Official: A. Santifer
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 Specialties
Classification: Health Program Manager – Competitive
Class Code: PHS06C
Pay Grade: SPC05
Salary Range: $85,943 - $127,195
Job Summary
The Health Program Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and evaluating high-level public health programs or a portfolio of related programs within the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). This position provides executive-level oversight, develops long-range strategic plans, ensures fiscal accountability, and supervises teams of supervisors, program coordinators, and subject matter experts.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and manage large-scale or high-impact public health programs, initiatives, or services affecting statewide or multi-regional populations.
Supervise and support subordinate staff, including Health Program Supervisors/Experts, Coordinators, and Specialists, ensuring high standards of performance and professional development.
Develop and implement strategic plans, performance metrics, and operational frameworks for assigned programs.
Manage complex program budgets, ensuring responsible allocation of federal, state, and grant funds in compliance with applicable financial and reporting regulations.
Provide leadership on public health policy development, data-driven decision-making, and legislative engagement relevant to the program's focus.
Oversee the preparation of grant proposals, annual reports, program evaluations, and federal submissions.
Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant public health laws, grant requirements, and regulatory standards.
Knowledge and Skills
Expert knowledge of public health systems, policies, and population health strategies.
Advanced experience in program management, including budgeting, strategic planning, and policy development.
Proficiency in using and interpreting epidemiological and programmatic data to inform decisions. Remove from KASs: Epidemiological - Position will be used for various managers. Epidemiological reference is restrictive.
Ability to lead and oversee federal grant and contract administration.
Strong understanding of state and federal health regulations, public funding mechanisms, and compliance frameworks.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field, plus five (5) years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education, plus two (2) years of supervisory experience.
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.
