Deputy Director, Population Health Programs

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks a senior leader to guide the Population Health Bureau, overseeing six divisions focused on behavioral health, prevention, maternal/child health, health access, nutrition services, and children's services. The role supervises mid-level and senior directors and reports to the Population Health Bureau Director.

The ideal candidate has extensive public health leadership experience, ability to manage multiple funding streams, and a

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment in related field.
• Three (3) years must have been in a public administration/supervisory capacity.
• Completed graduate degree in a directly related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Masters or doctoral degree or other specialized credentials in a specific or related field and/or significant leadership and management ability may be required for some positions.
• Demonstrated success as a manager, administrator and team builder required.
• Valid driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any US Government employment-based immigration programs.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs Population Health Bureau Division Directors responsible for program goals, timelines and performance standards.
• Directs, plans and evaluates population health programs and their life cycles.
• Leads special projects across the Population Health Bureau to advance health outcomes.
• Develops partnerships and collaborations aligning community resources with public health goals.
• Supports improvements in family and community health through evidence-based policy and data-driven interventions.
• Assists with development of grants and new revenue sources.
• Coaches mid-level and senior division staff in the Population Health Bureau.
• Acts on behalf of the Population Health Bureau Director as directed.
• Participates in Departmental Executive Leadership Team meetings as needed.
• Supports quality improvement and stakeholder engagement improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Program management

Grants management

Public health knowledge

Education

Graduate degree in related field

Master's in Public Health or related field

Doctoral degree may be required for some positions

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks a senior leader to guide the Population Health Bureau, overseeing six divisions focused on behavioral health, prevention, maternal/child health, health access, nutrition services, and children's services. The role supervises mid-level and senior directors and reports to the Population Health Bureau Director.

The ideal candidate has extensive public health leadership experience, ability to manage multiple funding streams, and a