Public Health Program Director 1

Description

• The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a contract Public Health Program Director 1 within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion section of the Division of Family Health and Wellness.
• This contract position will serve as the program director for the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program. The primary function of this position is to address the smoking rate of pregnant individuals by implementing evidence-based interventions convening stakeholders and incorporating epidemiologic data to reduce the incidence and burden statewide. Under direction the program director is responsible for the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program development and administrative work of average difficulty and statewide responsibility for the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program grant and program; and performs related work as required.
• The program director will provide central office program management and technical consultation to field services staff for the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning implementation and reporting of the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.
• Responsible for developing monitoring and maintaining the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation contract and budget.
• Determine the time cost resources and materials needed to successfully enhance and expand the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program cost effectively.
• Supervise and actively participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports related to the development and implementation of the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.
• Facilitate the development of short- and long-term program strategies and goals to enhance the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.
• Provide technical assistance to health department staff community organizations and funded contractors for the implementation and development of the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external programs partners and organizations.
• Resolve conflicts and settle disputes and grievances with internal and external partners as it pertains to the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.
• Identify and ensure the implementation of educational resources needed for community partners to implement the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to staff and community partners regarding the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.
• Perform and maintain public contact and liaison work within other departments governmental entities social and community agencies and others in implementing explaining and interpreting programs to obtain desired actions.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance as it relates to the identification implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions designed to reduce smoking during pregnancy.
• Collaborate with the internal evaluation team to assist in the planning and development of needs assessments surveys program evaluation and data input.
• Develop and implement innovative and promising practices to address social determinants of health and support those who are disproportionately impacted by smoking during pregnancy.
• Create and distribute social media messaging press releases media campaigns and various brochures for the advancement of the States Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree
• At least 5 years of full-time professional health program work
• At least 1 year of full-time supervisory work or statewide program oversight

Additional Information:

• 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 2029.
• 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 will be reimbursed by the state.