Public Health Program Director

Hireteq Solutions Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A public health solutions provider is seeking a Public Health Program Director for a contract role in Nashville, TN. This mid-senior level position focuses on implementing smoking cessation support for Tennessee residents through evidence-based interventions. The role requires a bachelor's degree in public health or a related field, along with extensive experience in health program work, including supervisory roles. This hybrid contract position is full-time, spanning over four months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of full-time, increasingly responsible professional health program work.
• At least two years of full-time supervisory work or statewide program oversight.

Responsibilities

• Address smoking cessation support for Tennessee residents.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
• Incorporate epidemiologic data to reduce tobacco use incidence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, education, or a related field

Job description

Hireteq Solutions Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Duration

4+ month Contract with possible extension (Hybrid)

Note: This hybrid position has in-person attendance expected for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, TN. Required in-person attendance for quarterly meetings, and other in-person may be required for other meetings and professional development opportunities. Travel to Nashville will not be reimbursed; however, travel for site visits may be reimbursed by the client. Position is renewable through 2027. Position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Weekly work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, with no overtime allowed.

Description

Client is hiring a Public Health Program Director 2, for the Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program housed in the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Section. The program director will address the smoking cessation support for Tennessee residents with the highest burden of tobacco and vape use by supporting the implementation of evidence‑based interventions, convening stakeholders, and incorporating epidemiologic data to reduce the incidence and burden statewide.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, education, or a related field and experience equivalent to five or more years of full‑time, increasingly responsible professional health program work, including at least two years of full‑time supervisory work or statewide program oversight.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Public Health and Health and Human Services