Public Health Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

Lead statewide strategy for rolling out the competitive opportunity for the healthcare resiliency program to expand access to care in rural and underserved communities.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set program goals, KPIs, and success metrics

• Develop sustainability pathways beyond the 5-year grant (e.g., reimbursement strategies, payer engagement, value-based care alignment, legislative support).

• Manage federal grant requirements under the Rural Health Transformation Program, including workplans, performance reports, and compliance deliverables.

• Oversee budgeting and fiscal stewardship, ensuring timely procurement, contract administration, and audit readiness.

• Maintain regulatory compliance (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 as applicable, state privacy/security requirements, and federal reporting standards).

• Provide hands-on technical assistance to rural providers.

• Produce quarterly and annual reports for federal funders and leadership, translating analytics into actionable recommendations.

• Conduct program evaluations (process, outcome, and cost-avoidance analyses) and disseminate findings to stakeholders.

• Develop and execute communications plans (provider outreach, rural community education, success stories, dashboards).

• Present program updates to executive leadership, boards, legislative bodies, and community forums.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead complex, multi-year public health programs with clear vision and strategic direction.

• Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and milestone tracking.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.

• Strong facilitation and consensus building abilities across health systems, rural clinics, community partners, and government agencies.

• Ability to lead stakeholder engagement efforts and maintain positive, trust-based relationships.

• Skilled in presenting program outcomes, policy updates, and strategic recommendations to leadership and external partners.

• Understanding of public health systems, primary care, workflows, and rural healthcare delivery.

• Knowledge of telehealth, care coordination models, and technology-enabled clinical services.

• Familiarity with interoperability standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7), EHR functionality, and health information exchange.

• Strong customer service orientation for supporting clinicians and rural providers.

• Ability to manage sensitive situations with diplomacy and professionalism.

• Commitment to equity, access, and improving health outcomes for underserved communities.