BOLD Grant Program Coordinator

STI; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tennessee Department of Health | Office of Healthy Aging seeks a BOLD Grant Program Coordinator to lead strategic implementation and management of the BOLD grant activities. The role collaborates with partners to drive dementia-capable systems and health equity.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, contract management, and data-driven decision making to scale evidence-based public health interventions for ADRD.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work, or related field.
• Two+ years of public health program management experience, preferably aging, dementia, or chronic disease prevention.
• Strong knowledge of public health systems, program development, and evidence-based interventions.
• Grant management experience including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Leadership and project management skills, able to collaborate with diverse partners.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience building cross-sector partnerships in health and community sectors.
• Commitment to health equity in aging and dementia care.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of the BOLD grant program and ensure alignment with CDC goals and the HBI Road Map.
• Develop and implement public health strategies to reduce ADRD risk factors, focusing on high-risk/underserved populations.
• Oversee program budgets, timelines, deliverables, and reporting; ensure grant compliance.
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee contracts for alignment and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees and monitor contract performance.
• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations, health systems, and government agencies.
• Analyze data and trends to inform decisions and monitor program impact.
• Represent the BOLD program at meetings, conferences, and public forums.

Kenntnisse

Public health program management

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Master’s degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: BOLD Grant Program Coordinator

Location: Nashville, TN/Hybrid

Duration: 33+ Months

About Us

Tennessee Department of Health | Office of Healthy Aging is committed to promoting healthy aging and addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). We are a recipient of the CDC's Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Disease grant, focused on implementing public health strategies to reduce the burden of ADRD. Our work aligns with the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map and supports state and local actions to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia (PLWD) and caregivers.

Position Overview

The BOLD Grant Program Coordinator will lead the strategic implementation and management of the BOLD grant activities, ensuring that all initiatives are aligned with the goals of the HBI Road Map. The Coordinator will oversee program operations, collaborate with partners, and drive the development of dementia-capable systems within the state. This role will focus on scaling evidence-based public health interventions, fostering partnerships, and addressing health equity in dementia management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the BOLD grant program, ensuring alignment with the CDC’s goals and the HBI Road Map.
• Develop and implement public health strategies that reduce risk factors for ADRD, with a focus on high-risk and underserved populations.
• Oversee program budgets, timelines, deliverables, and reporting, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements.
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee contracts to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees, monitoring contract performance.
• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations, health systems, government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote dementia awareness and support services for PLWD and caregivers.
• Analyze data and public health trends to inform strategic decisions and monitor program impact.
• Represent the BOLD program at meetings, conferences, and other public forums, presenting program outcomes and best practices.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity-building interagency, among local health departments, community organizations, health systems, and faith-based and religious initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in public health program management, preferably in areas related to aging, dementia, or chronic disease prevention.
• Strong knowledge of public health systems, program development, and evidence-based interventions for chronic diseases and dementia.
• Demonstrated experience in grant management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Leadership and project management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of partners.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with building partnerships across sectors, including healthcare, public health, community-based organizations, and government agencies.
• Commitment to addressing health disparities and advancing health equity in aging and dementia care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience working with the chronic disease.
• Knowledge of ADRD, including current trends in research, care, prevention, and risk reduction.