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PROJECT LAUNCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST

State of Hawaii
Island, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Family Health Services Division.

The position is located in Manoa - Kahala on the Island of Oahu.

Starting at $59,532 annually, salary commensurate w/ training and experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Keiko Nitta at keiko.nitta@doh.hawaii.gov.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.

Duties Summary

Exempt, non-civil service, temporary, full-time appointment. This position will support evaluation activities and assist with implementation of mental health and wellness activities for young children (birth through age eight) and to assist with the administration of the Project Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health (LAUNCH) grant. The position will develop, implement and oversee the evaluation of Project LAUNCH through providing data and evidence into program's effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and inform decision- making to enhance the wellbeing of children and families.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill. Such experience must have involved gathering, evaluating, and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; read, and comprehend, interpret, and evaluate technical subjects, analyses, or proposals; and apply problem-solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in appropriate alternatives, and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

LICENSE: Valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License preferred.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Other Information

How to Apply:

Submit completed State of Hawai’i Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, three (3) references, detailed resume, and salary requirements to:

Department of Health
Family Health Services Division
741 Sunset Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Attn: Keiko Nitta

Visit the Department of Health website at: http://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/.

Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #125387.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Keiko Nitta at keiko.nitta@doh.hawaii.gov.

This position is exempt from civil service. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will.”

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.

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