Program Director (acwih)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience
Not specified
Maternal and infant health outcomes
Strategic plan implementation
Programmatic teams alignment
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Program Director for the Arkansas Center for Women and Infant Health. This role entails leading initiatives aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes across Arkansas, requiring strategic leadership and project management experience

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

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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 entails leading initiatives aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes across Arkansas, requiring strategic leadership and project management experience.

Salary

commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maternal and infant health outcomes
  • strategic plan implementation
  • programmatic teams alignment
  • statewide initiative coordination
  • partnership and contract management
  • billing compliance for CHWs
  • governing board staff leadership

Nice-to-have

  • innovate and lead change
  • dynamic settings
  • cutting-edge evaluation and research
  • collaborative health care organization

Key Requirements

  • six (6) years of project management experience
  • one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business, health, or scientific field

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