State of Tennessee · 15 hours ago
Public Health Program Manager
Nashville, TN
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$43/hr - $43/hr
2+ years expThe State of Tennessee is seeking a Public Health Program Director 1 within the Division of Family Health and Wellness. This role is responsible for supporting the rollout of the TN Community Compass platform, providing training and technical support, and ensuring successful adoption of the Closed-Loop Referral System for Health-Related Social Needs across various health programs.
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Hiring Manager
Vikram Y
Responsibilities
Conduct regular in-person visits to counties participating in the TN Community Compass platform rollout
Provide hands-on workflow support and troubleshoot technical or process-related issues on site
Observe workflows to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or best practices
Build and foster relationships with staff from local implementing agencies/community-based organizations to increase usage of the TN Community Compass platform
Actively listen to staff feedback during visits and interactions, documenting trends and improvement opportunities
Present feedback to supervisor and leadership with actionable recommendations
Monitor adoption, workflow consistency, and platform utilization across counties and programs
Document and share progress, challenges, and trends with program leadership
Deliver in-person and virtual training to program teams on TN Community Compass/FindHelp
Create high-quality educational materials—including guides, job aids, and presentations
Coordinate with program leads and TDH navigators to encourage participation and engagement
Serve as a liaison between county staff, TDH leadership, and external partners
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with data systems, referral platforms, or case management tools
Benefits
Travel to regional sites is reimbursable.
Company
State of Tennessee
State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hugh Hale
Chief Information Officer, TennCare
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