Public Health Program Director 1

nLeague; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness, is seeking a Public Health Program Director 1 for a 12+ month contract in Nashville. This role focuses on tobacco use prevention and control, housed within the Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Program.

The position emphasizes planning and implementing evidence-based initiatives to address youth tobacco prevention, partnering with schools, and delivering trainings to staff and professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in health education, biology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in public health, education, or related field.
• Ability to work remotely and prioritize tasks.
• Hybrid role requires in-person attendance on first day in Nashville, TN.
• Contract funded through June 2030, with annual renewal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement evidence-based tobacco prevention programs for youth and young adults.
• Assist schools with tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
• Develop trainings for health department employees, teachers, and other professionals.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program goals.
• Distribute program materials to stakeholders.

Skills

Program planning

Stakeholder engagement

Remote work capable

Education

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

Job description

Job ID: 66300

Department: TN MHSAS

Position: Public Health Program Director 1

Location: 221 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37214

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description

• The Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW) 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.
• Contract for this position is expected to be renewed annually pending program funding. Funding is anticipated to continue at least through June 2030.
• 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 4:30 PM CST, 37.5 hours per week. Not eligible for overtime.