Public Health Program Director Rural Maternal Health
Overview
You will direct statewide rural health and maternal health programs for a public health initiative in Tennessee. You will own program strategy, implementation, and evaluation from start to finish, working with community partners and state agencies. You will lead a team of coordinators and analysts, ensuring program goals are met. What sets this role apart is its hybrid setup with primary remote work and monthly onsite meetings in Nashville.
What You'll Do8
- 1Build the program roadmap for rural and maternal health initiatives in the first 90 days.
- 2Lead cross-functional teams to implement evidence-based interventions across multiple counties.
- 3Own the program budget and resource allocation to maximize impact.
- 4Develop partnerships with local health departments and community organizations.
- 5Drive data collection and analysis to track program outcomes and adjust strategies.
- 6Manage state and federal reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- 7Facilitate training and technical assistance for program staff and partners.
- 8Scale successful pilots to additional regions based on measurable results.
Requirements6
- 15+ years leading public health programs, with 2+ years focused on maternal or rural health.
- 2Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or related field.
- 3Experience managing federal grants and reporting.
- 4Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools like Excel or Tableau.
- 5Strong stakeholder engagement skills with government and non-profit partners.
- 6Ability to travel regionally within Tennessee as needed.
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