BOLD Grant Program Lead – Dementia Public Health

STI; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public health program management

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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.