Public Health Program Manager
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Client: State
Job Title: Public Health Program Manager
Duration: 6-12+ Months
Working Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Contract
Location: Nashville, TN 37243 (Remote)
Hours per week: 37.5 hrs a week
Interview Type: Webcam
Key Job Responsibilities:
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW), is seeking a Public Health Program Director 2 to work with the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Section.
This position will be responsible for advancing smoking cessation initiatives, with a focus on populations experiencing the highest rates of tobacco use.
Key responsibilities include:
Program Leadership: Direct and manage evidence-based cessation programs designed to reduce tobacco and nicotine use across the state.
Stakeholder Engagement: Convene and collaborate with public health partners, community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to build capacity and strengthen statewide tobacco control efforts.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize epidemiologic data and program evaluation to inform strategies, monitor progress, and ensure accountability in reducing tobacco-related burden.
Strategic Implementation: Align program goals with TDH priorities, and national best practices to maximize impact on population health.
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to drive a comprehensive tobacco cessation agenda. This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide initiatives, improve health outcomes, and reduce the toll of tobacco and vaping on
Tennessee communities.
• This role is hybrid with some in-office expectations in Nashville, TN at supervisor discretion. Position is renewable annually, pending funding availability. First day attendance expected in-person in Nashville for orientation and laptop deployment. Travel to Nashville, TN is not reimbursable. 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.
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