Public Health Program Director 1

Job Title: Public Health Program Director 1
Location: Nashville, TN 37243
Duration: 50 weeks 
Shift/Schedule: Hybrid (Remote with onsite attendance in Nashville as needed)

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG) action plans across multiple priority areas.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and reporting cycles to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and writing support to program staff.
• Develop and maintain standardized planning, monitoring, and reporting tools and templates.
• Review and analyze action plans and progress reports to identify gaps, risks, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise and mentor interns while supporting their professional development.
• Prepare and present progress updates, recommendations, and emerging issues to division leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to align program activities with federal requirements and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support statewide maternal and child health initiatives, including maternal mental health, perinatal care, adolescent wellbeing, child health, nutrition, and access to contraceptive services.
• Travel within Tennessee and occasionally out of state for meetings and conferences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in maternal and child health, public health program management, or a related field.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing public health programs and/or projects.
• Understanding of maternal and child health issues, health disparities, and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Grant writing and grant management experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build partnerships and network with stakeholders.
• Ability to work remotely and attend the Nashville office as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout Tennessee for meetings with advance notice.
• Ability to travel out of state for conferences approximately 2–3 times per year.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Preferences:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• State government experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-program public health initiatives.
• Experience supporting quality improvement and federal grant compliance.