Public Health Program Director

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Public Health Program Director 1 on an 8-month contract to lead tobacco prevention initiatives and to work closely with program and evaluation staff to implement evidence-based strategies addressing youth and young adult tobacco use.

The role plans and implements programs, assists schools with prevention efforts, develops trainings for health department staff and educators, and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education, biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in public health, education, or related field.
• Able to complete and prioritize tasks while working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement evidence-based programs/initiatives to address tobacco prevention among youth and young adults.
• Assist and support schools with the implementation of tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
• Work with the tobacco team to plan and implement youth engagement trainings for tobacco prevention.
• Participate in regular trainings, workshops, conferences, and meetings related to tobacco prevention and control and the FHW division.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative, working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Updates and uses relevant knowledge to support the implementation of health education interventions and programs for the community.
• Identifies the educational needs of others, supports program staff in the development of educational training programs or classes, and teaches and instructs others.
• Assists with the design and delivery of relevant training programs for health department employees, teachers, and other professionals
• Prepare and distribute program materials to internal and external stakeholders that conduct tobacco prevention programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education, biology, or related field

Job description

Title: Public Health Program Director

Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite)

Duration: 8 Months

Interview type: Webcam and In-person

Note

• This hybrid position has in-person attendance expected for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, TN.
• Candidates must be a resident of TN.
• In-person attendance for quarterly meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Travel to Nashville office will not be reimbursed, however travel for site visits outside of the Nashville metro area will be reimbursed per state policy.
• Typical working hours Monday - Friday 8AM CST to 4:30PM CST, 37.5 hours per week. Not eligible for overtime.

Job Description

The Client is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to fill a Public Health Program Director 1 contract position. The Public Health Program Director 1 position is housed within the Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Program. This contract position will work closely with program and evaluation staff to implement evidence-based strategies designed to address the tobacco use and prevention among youth and young adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement evidence-based programs/initiatives to address tobacco prevention among youth and young adults.
• Assist and support schools with the implementation of tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
• Work with the tobacco team to plan and implement youth engagement trainings for tobacco prevention.
• Participate in regular trainings, workshops, conferences, and meetings related to tobacco prevention and control and the FHW division.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative, working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Updates and uses relevant knowledge to support the implementation of health education interventions and programs for the community.
• Identifies the educational needs of others, supports program staff in the development of educational training programs or classes, and teaches and instructs others.
• Assists with the design and delivery of relevant training programs for health department employees, teachers, and other professionals
• Prepare and distribute program materials to internal and external stakeholders that conduct tobacco prevention programs.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in health education, biology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in public health, education, or related field
• Able to complete and prioritize tasks while working remotely.

• This hybrid position has in-person attendance expected for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, TN.
• Candidates must be a resident of TN.
• In-person attendance for quarterly meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Travel to Nashville office will not be reimbursed, however travel for site visits outside of the Nashville metro area will be reimbursed per state policy.
• Typical working hours Monday - Friday 8AM CST to 4:30PM CST, 37.5 hours per week. Not eligible for overtime.