PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1 - 08122025-70037

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/careers/07%2025%202025%20PHD1%20job%20ad.pdf

This position is designated as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

Qualifications

Overview

Under direction, is responsible for professional public health program development and administrative work of average difficulty and may supervise work of routine difficulty or have statewide responsibility for a small public health grant or program; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class provides central office program management and technical consultation to field services staff for a small statewide program such as chronic diseases, emergency medical services, child safety, venereal disease, immunization, prenatal, health access, speech and hearing, or children with physical disabilities. An incumbent may supervise or provide oversight of central office professional staff and other technical and administrative staff who participate in directing specific components of the assigned program. This class differs from that of Public Health Program Director 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for work of greater scope and responsibility in a larger program. An employee in this class reports to a Public Health Program Director 2, Public Health Program Director 3, or Physician.

Responsibilities

1. Determines time, costs, resources and materials needed to perform a work activity in a cost effective way. Develops and maintains grants for assigned program.
2. Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports related to assigned program.
3. Makes recommendations on human resource actions such as employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, retention and increases for exceptional performance.
4. Facilitates the development of short- and long-term program strategies.
5. Provides leadership in completing needs assessments, resource allocation and program evaluation planning and development for the assigned program. Manages the preparation, submittal and administration of program budget.
6. Monitors applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. Makes recommendations for changes to applicable policies and procedures as needed.
7. Empowers and motivates stakeholders in accomplishing the program's objectives. Educates staff and stakeholders concerning current policies, procedures and processes.
8. Evaluates the processes and the stakeholders to ensure compliance with program goals and objectives.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Manages Complexity
2. Cultivates Innovation
3. Plans and Aligns
4. Communicates Effectively
5. Manages Ambiguity

Knowledges:

1. English Language
2. Personnel and Human Resources
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Administration and Management

Skills:

1. Speaking
2. Critical Thinking
3. Judgment and Decision Making
4. Programming
5. Troubleshooting

Abilities:

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Inductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Phone
3. Other Standard Office Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.