Program Director (acwih)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified (likely onsite based on location requirement).
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 (ACWIH) to lead initiatives aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes across Arkansas. The role requires strategic leadership, project management experience, and strong relationship-building skills

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: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Program Director for the Arkansas Center for Women and Infant Health (ACWIH) to lead initiatives aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes across Arkansas. The role requires strategic leadership, project management experience, and strong relationship-building skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maternal and infant health outcomes
  • strategic plan implementation
  • programmatic teams alignment
  • partnership and contract management
  • fiscal and compliance integrity

Nice-to-have

  • innovate and lead
  • dynamic settings
  • create lasting change
  • cutting-edge evaluation and research

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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