Public Health Program Director

Title: Public Health Program Director Location: Nashville, TN - Hybrid Duration: 8 Months – W2 Role Seeking a Public Health Program Director 1 to serve as a Parents as Teachers (PAT) Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV) Model Consultant . This position supports the quality, implementation, and continuous improvement of TDH-funded Parents as Teachers programs across Tennessee. Key Responsibilities Support the development and ongoing operation of Tennessee’s Parents as Teachers state office designation, including affiliate support, training, technical assistance, model replication, and quality improvement. Provide consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to local PAT grantees. Conduct quality assurance and technical assistance visits to assess program implementation, identify challenges, and support improvement. Facilitate model-specific meetings, Communities of Practice, and professional development activities. Collaborate with TDH staff to align PAT policies, procedures, referral processes, and services with Tennessee’s broader Early Childhood and EBHV systems. Partner with epidemiology and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) staff to evaluate program measures, assess interventions, and support data-driven improvement. Serve as the primary liaison with the Parents as Teachers National Center. Assist with grant development, grant writing, conference planning, and other program activities. Participate in state and national advisory groups, committees, and workgroups. Build and maintain professional relationships with state and local partners. Promote health equity, reduce health disparities, and support the meaningful inclusion of parent and family voices in program activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Home Visiting, Family Support, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Professional experience in maternal and/or child health. At least two years of prevention-focused home visiting experience preferred. Experience providing leadership through consultation, training, supervision, or program administration preferred. Desired Skills Program monitoring, consultation, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledge of prevention-focused home visiting programs serving pregnant women and families with young children. Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder relationship-building skills. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to home visiting professionals. Experience gathering stakeholder feedback and identifying training needs. Ability to coordinate training opportunities and facilitate meetings or Communities of Practice. Understanding of quality assurance, contract compliance, and continuous quality improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mavensoft Technologies, LLC