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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Public Health Program Specialist I

NEOGOV is part of the Mississippi State Department of Health, which aims to protect and advance health and safety in Mississippi. The Public Health Program Specialist I will focus on promoting and providing education services related to the WIC lactation program for clients throughout their pregnancy and lactation period.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate promotion of the WIC lactation program while encouraging clients
Provide specific promotion and education services monthly throughout a WIC client's pregnancy and at least monthly throughout the course of lactation
Work at least 80% of working hours from WIC locations
Receive calls from home and outside of normal work hours
Possess a telephone and be willing to receive calls from home and outside of normal work hours
Proper training in use of equipment and delivery of equipment to clients is required
Some travel is required

Qualification

Breastfeeding experienceWIC program knowledgeBachelor's DegreeMultitaskingClient coordination

Required

Experience breastfeeding at least one infant for a period no less than three (3) months
Enthusiasm about breastfeeding
Desire to help other mothers enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience
Ability to work the number of hours assigned
Ability to work at least 80% of working hours from WIC locations
Possess a telephone and be willing to receive calls from home and outside of normal work hours
Possess an associate's degree (AA) and one (1) year breastfeeding experience
Proper training in use of equipment and delivery of equipment to clients
Some travel is required

Preferred

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience

Benefits

Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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