Public Health Program Director 1

Job Title: Public Health Program Director 1
Location: Nashville, TN  37243
Duration: 3 + Months (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Employment Type: Full-time, One-Year Contract (with possible renewal)
Reports To: Family Health and Wellness Quality Improvement Director
Office Location: Andrew Johnson Tower, Nashville, TN (travel to office approx. once every two months, non-reimbursable)
Salary: Determined by contractor agency
 
About the Role:
The Tennessee Department of Health is advancing Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs) screening and referral processes to improve access to essential social and economic services impacting health outcomes. Partnering with TennCare (Tennessee’s Medicaid agency), this initiative implements a Closed-Loop Referral System (CLRS) via the FindHelp platform across three key programs:

• Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT)
• Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV)
• Viral Hepatitis

The Public Health Program Director 1 will lead the daily operations of this initiative, coordinating across state agencies and community organizations to build a coordinated, no-wrong-door system connecting individuals and families with needed resources efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and coordination of the CLRS initiative across CHANT, EBHV, and Viral Hepatitis programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with FindHelp for collaboration and problem-solving.
• Work with TennCare, IT, and data governance teams to ensure smooth system integration.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff and community partners on platform usage.
• Collaborate with community engagement staff to enhance platform adoption strategies.
• Monitor referral data and platform analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to track progress and address challenges.
• Identify barriers to system adoption, especially in resource-limited areas, and implement solutions.
• Support integration of the referral system into existing workflows.
• Promote collaboration among state and local agencies to strengthen referral networks.
• Contribute to other Family Health and Wellness initiatives as needed.
• Oversee workflow analysis, IT configurations, and system integrations related to the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in public health, program implementation, or project management.
• Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or related field strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability managing multi-stakeholder projects in health or human services sectors.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills to manage complex projects with diverse partners.
• Detail-oriented with strong tracking and milestone management abilities.
• Skilled in team engagement and fostering collaborative participation.
• Experience in program coordination, community engagement, or care coordination.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting to support program monitoring.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with project management tools like Asana.
• Experience with digital referral platforms, electronic health records, or case management systems is a plus.