Public Health Director

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization is seeking a Public Health Program Director 2 for their Maternal and Infant Health section. The role involves overseeing multiple maternal and child health grants aimed at enhancing care access in rural areas and improving perinatal outcomes. Candidates should have program management experience and a related degree. This hybrid position requires travel to regional sites and offers competitive compensation. Join us in making a measurable impact on maternal health systems.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in public health program management.
• Experience overseeing maternal and child health systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating grant performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple HRP-funded Maternal and Child Health grants.
• Monitor grantee performance and outcome measures.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees for program implementation.
• Collaborate with TDH partners for compliance.
• Collaborate with TDH partners to ensure federal and state grant compliance.
• Participate in site visits and cross-program coordination.

Skills

Public health program management

Grant oversight

Experience with rural communities

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Job description

Duration: 4+ months (will be extended further & can go up to 2030)

Schedule: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (M-F)

• This is a hybrid position with frequent travel expected to 20 regional sites as well as travel to central office in Nashville, TN at supervisor discretion.
• Traveling to the central office is non-reimbursable. Traveling to regional sites is reimbursable.
• Position is renewable annually on 6/30, pending funding availability.

Job Description

• The client is seeking a Public Health Program Director 2 within the Maternal and Infant Health section of the Division of Family Health and Wellness.
• Under direction, the Public Health Program Director 2 position is responsible for overseeing multiple competitive Maternal and Child Health (MCH) grants funded through Tennessee’s Rural Health Transformation Program, utilizing the Healthcare Resiliency Program (HRP) model.
• This position provides programmatic oversight for grants focused on strengthening maternal health systems, expanding access to care in rural and maternity care desert counties, and improving perinatal outcomes through investments in facilities, workforce, technology, and care coordination.
• This role supports implementation of statewide strategies aligned with the Tennessee Maternal Health Strategic Plan and the Rural Health Transformation Plan, ensuring funded projects demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class provides oversight of complex, milestone-based grant programs serving rural and underserved communities.
• The position works collaboratively with multiple grantees, internal TDH teams, and external partners to support system-level transformation rather than direct service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic oversight for multiple HRP-funded Maternal and Child Health grants focused on rural maternal health resiliency.
• Monitor grantee performance, milestones, and outcome measures to ensure alignment with Rural Health Transformation goals, including improved access in maternity care deserts and strengthened rural perinatal systems.
• Review and approve grantee work plans, progress reports, and performance data; identify trends and recommend system improvements.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees related to program implementation, sustainability, and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with internal TDH partners, including fiscal, contracts, epidemiology, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements.
• Participate in site visits, learning collaboratives, and cross-program coordination activities as needed.
• Contribute to evaluation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement efforts for the HRP MCH portfolio.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree in public health, health administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in public health program management, grant oversight, or maternal and child health systems.
• Experience working with rural communities, healthcare providers, or competitive grant programs is strongly preferred.