(Jobs in Nashville, TN)
Requirement id 159294
Job title Consultant
Job location in Nashville, TN
Skills required Public Health Experience, Health Experience, -,
Open Date 09-Oct-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 8 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Consultant: Public Health Experience, Health Experience, -,
Start date: 11/16/2026
End Date : 06/30/2027
Submission deadline: 10/23/2026
Client Info: TN DOH
Note:
Typical working hours Monday - Friday 8AM CST to 4:30PM CST, 37.5 hours per week. Not eligible for over time.
Description:
The Tennessee Department of Healths Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW) is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to fill a Public Health Program Director 1 contract position. The Public Health Program Director 1 position is housed within the Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Program. This contract position will work closely with program and evaluation staff to implement evidence-based strategies designed to address the tobacco use and prevention among youth and young adults.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement evidence-based programs/initiatives to address tobacco prevention among youth and young adults.
- Assist and support schools with the implementation of tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
- Work with the tobacco team to plan and implement youth engagement trainings for tobacco prevention.
- Participate in regular trainings, workshops, conferences, and meetings related to tobacco prevention and control and the FHW division.
- Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative, working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Updates and uses relevant knowledge to support the implementation of health education interventions and programs for the community.
- Identifies the educational needs of others, supports program staff in the development of educational training programs or classes, and teaches and instructs others.
- Assists with the design and delivery of relevant training programs for health department employees, teachers, and other professionals
- Prepare and distribute program materials to internal and external stakeholders that conduct tobacco prevention programs.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in health education, biology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in public health, education, or related field
- Able to complete and prioritize tasks while working remotely.
This hybrid position has in-person attendance expected for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, TN.
Contract for this position is expected to be renewed annually pending program funding. Funding is anticipated to continue at least through June 2030.
1.Candidates must be a resident of TN.
2.In-person attendance for quarterly meetings and professional development opportunities.
3.Travel to Nashville office will not be reimbursed, however travel for site visits outside of the Nashville metro area will be reimbursed per state policy.
4.In-office minimum is 1 day per week. Additional in-office days may be required at supervisor discretion.
Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159294 while calling.
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