Public Health Program Director; W2 Position

Public Health Program Director

Duration: 6+ Months

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 Tenn Care—Tennessee's Medicaid agency—aims to implement a CLRS using the Find Help 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.

• Provide direct, on-the-ground support for platform adoption and serve as a critical bridge between program leadership, local implementing staff, and community-based organizations.
• Require frequent travel, strong facilitation skills, and ability to troubleshoot both technical and workflow challenges in real time.
• Emphasize relationship-building, user-centered problem-solving, and continuous quality improvement informed by frontline staff feedback.

• 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 support.
• Experience with community engagement and fostering relationships with community-based organizations is a plus.
• Experience with data systems, referral platforms, or case management tools is a plus.