Public Health Administrator

Job Title: Public Health Administrator Location: Nashville TN 4 Years Contract Rol e Duties/Responsibilitie s:o Lead statewide strategy for rolling out the competitive opportunity for the healthcare resiliency program to expand access to care in rural and underserved communitie s.o Set program goals, KPIs, and success metri cso Develop sustainability pathways beyond the 5year grant (e.g., reimbursement strategies, payer engagement, value-based- care alignment, legislative support ).o Manage federal grant requirements under the Rural Health Transformation Program, including workplans, performance reports, and compliance deliverable s.o Oversee budgeting and fiscal stewardship, ensuring timely procurement, contract administration, and audit readines s.o Maintain regulatory compliance (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 as applicable, state privacy/security requirements, and federal reporting standards ).o Provide hands on technical assistance- to rural provider s.o Produce quarterly and annual reports for federal funders and leadership, translating analytics into actionable recommendation s.o Conduct program evaluations (process, outcome, and costa -voidance analyses) and disseminate findings to stakeholder s.o Develop and execute communications plans (provider outreach, rural community education, success stories, dashboards ).o Present program updates to executive leadership, boards, legislative bodies, and community forum s. Skills and Abiliti es:o Ability to lead complex, multi-year public health programs with clear vision and strategic directi on.o Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and milestone tracki ng.o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information for diverse audienc es.o Strong facilitation and consensusbuilding abilities across health systems, rural clinics, community partners, and government agenci es.o Ability to lead stakeholder engagement efforts and maintain positive, trustbased relationshi ps.o Skilled in presenting program outcomes, policy updates, and strategic recommendations to leadership and external partne rs.o Understanding of public health systems, primary care, workflows, and rural healthcare delive ry.o Knowledge of telehealth, care coordination models, and technologyenabled clinical servic es.o Familiarity with interoperability standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7), EHR functionality, and health information exchan ge.o Strong customerservice orientation for supporting clinicians and rural provide rs.o Ability to manage sensitive situations with diplomacy and professionali sm.o Commitment to equity, access, and improving health outcomes for underserved communiti es.Minimum Qualificatio ns:Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university wit h abachelor's degree and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years) of increasingly responsible professional health program work, including at least two years of full-time supervisory work or statewide program oversite. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in a business or health related field may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, for one year of the required nonsupervisory experience. Substitution of Experience for Education: Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four year s .