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Public Health Program Director 1

Nleague Services Inc

Nashville, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary
SKILLS
Adobe Director, Alliance/Partner Management, Case Management, Community Health, Community Relations, Documentation, Employee Relations, Funding, Health Department, Healthcare Administration, Hepatitis, Human Health, Identify Issues, Leadership, Medicaid, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Public Health, Quality Management, Reimbursement, Social Work, Technical Support, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
Today
Public Health Program Director 1The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Program Director 1 within the Division of Family Health and Wellness. Under direction, the Project Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the statewide rollout of the TN Community Compass platform (powered by FindHelp) across Tennessee Department of Health programs and county health departments. This position serves as the frontline implementation expert, delivering hands-on training, technical support, and workflow optimization to ensure successful adoption of the Closed-Loop Referral System (CLRS) for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs).Tennessee is at the forefront of enhancing HRSN screening and referral processes to ensure individuals and families can access high-quality, comprehensive, and coordinated services through a no-wrong-door approach. HRSNs encompass critical social and economic factors—including access to food, housing, transportation, utilities, and financial assistance—that directly influence health outcomes. This initiative, in partnership with TennCare—Tennessee's Medicaid agency—aims to implement a CLRS using the FindHelp digital platform across TDH programs, with an initial focus on Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT), Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV), and Viral Hepatitis.Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class provides direct, on-the-ground support for platform adoption and serves as a critical bridge between program leadership, local implementing staff, and community-based organizations. This position requires frequent travel, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to troubleshoot both technical and workflow challenges in real time. The role emphasizes relationship-building, user-centered problem-solving, and continuous quality improvement informed by frontline staff feedback.Key Responsibilities:Conduct regular in-person visits to counties participating in the TN Community Compass platform rolloutProvide hands-on workflow support and troubleshoot technical or process-related issues on siteObserve workflows to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or best practicesBuild and foster relationships with staff from local implementing agencies/community-based organizations to increase usage of the TN Community Compass platformActively listen to staff feedback during visits and interactions, documenting trends and improvement opportunitiesPresent feedback to supervisor and leadership with actionable recommendationsMonitor adoption, workflow consistency, and platform utilization across counties and programsDocument and share progress, challenges, and trends with program leadershipDeliver in-person and virtual training to program teams on TN Community Compass/FindHelpCreate high-quality educational materials—including guides, job aids, and presentationsCoordinate with program leads and TDH navigators to encourage participation and engagementServe as a liaison between county staff, TDH leadership, and external partnersMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred; Master's degree preferred. Equivalent experience considered.At least 2 years of experience in program coordination, training, community engagement, and/or public health supportExperience with community engagement and fostering relationships with community-based organizations is a plusExperience with data systems, referral platforms, or case management tools is a plusWork Environment:This role will be on site, based at central office located in Nashville, TN, with frequent travel to regional sites in Middle Tennessee. Nashville/Mid-Cumberland region residents preferred. Typical working hours are Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM CST, 37.5 hours per week. Travel to central office in Nashville is not reimbursable. Travel to regional sites is reimbursable. Position funding is renewable through March 2027.

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