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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Program Director for the Arkansas Center for Women and Infant Health. This role involves strategic leadership, program implementation, partnership management, and fiscal accountability to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Arkansas.
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Job Summary
The Program Director will serve as a key leader responsible for advancing strategic objectives, building strong partnerships, ensuring fiscal and compliance integrity, and supporting governance and accountability structures that guide the Center’s work.
This position requires a strategic thinker with strong organizational, financial, and relationship-management skills who is passionate about improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only), Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS, Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000, Career Training and Educational Opportunities, Merchant Discounts, Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Program Director for the Arkansas Center for Women and Infant Health. This role involves strategic leadership, program implementation, partnership management, and fiscal accountability to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Arkansas.
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Salary
commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic plan implementation
programmatic team alignment
statewide initiative coordination
contract management with partners
billing compliance oversight
budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
governing board staff leadership
Nice-to-have
passion for improving maternal health
thrive in dynamic settings
create lasting change
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree in public health, health administration, social work, nursing, or related field
six (6) years of project management experience
one (1) year of supervisory experience
reside in or relocate to Greater Little Rock, AR, or Greater Northwest, AR regions
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States