Program Director (acwih)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Strategic plan implementation
Programmatic team alignment
Statewide initiative coordination
** 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. **

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

** 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. **

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

Tailored Resume

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