Public Health Program Manager

Prospect Infosystem Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness, seeks a Public Health Program Director 1 for a 12-month contract to lead tobacco use prevention initiatives among youth and young adults.

Working in a hybrid arrangement in Nashville, TN, the role requires coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, delivering evidence-based programs, and supporting schools with cessation efforts while training staff and partners.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.
• 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.

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Public Health Program Director 1

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: $37/hr. on 1099

Responsibilities:

Job Overview:

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.

1. Candidates must be a resident of TN.

2. In-person attendance for quarterly meetings and professional development opportunities.

3. 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.