Health Unit Administrator

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR  72205

Position Number: 22120148

County: Jefferson              City: Pine Bluff

Posting End Date: 02/27/26 

Division of Local Public Health – Jefferson County Local Health Unit

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences: 

Frequent state/regional travel to assist other Local Health Unit clinics or for educational purposes may be required. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required for training purposes. Some in-state overnight travel may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Occasional work outside of standard business hours may be required.

Will be required to carry a state assigned smartphone and respond 24/7 as necessary.

Administrative and supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge of Public Health Programs preferred.

Experience working with community leaders/partners preferred

Experience in Human Resources functions and maintaining a budget preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills preferred.

Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Hiring Official: K. Higginbotham

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

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.