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Health Equity Program Manager (Public Health Administrator 2)

Salary

$84,042.78 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Grant Funded

Job Number

HEA06494

Department

Health

Opening Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

2/7/2025 1:26 PM Central

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• Benefits

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Position Description

The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking Program Manager to support a grant funded program to implement a strong and responsive public health system that is focused on development of knowledge, skills, and the establishment of capacities that bolster the capabilities that directly impact community health.

This grant is housed in the Bureau of People and Culture but has cross divisional programs and projects. This position is primarily responsible for tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of CDC funded PHI grant projects, initiatives, and infrastructure investments. The Program Manager will develop various reports to provide quantifiable evaluation of key outputs and outcomes. The role also provides oversight of PHIG funded activities that impact policy development and quality improvement. The position works closely with the Finance Officer to oversee grant related spending and activities across bureaus, divisions, and programs. The Program Manager assists in providing input for evaluation of the effectiveness of grant efforts.

Typical Duties

• Acts a strategic partner with the Bureau Director and Grant Project Director in the design and implementation of related program measures and goals.

• Acts a strategic partner with the Bureau Director and Grant Project Director in the creation, implementation, and management of evaluation measures in collaboration with all partners.

• Provides input and technical assistance to cross-divisional partners on the execution of project tasks outlined by the grant; including but not limited to, creation and management of timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and grant objectives.

• Researches evaluates and supports implementation initiatives and best practices from other PHIG recipients.

• Measures and tracks progress to evaluate grant performance and provide feedback to all stakeholders.

• Participates in grant team meetings and grant cross-divisional quarterly meetings.

• Supports management of grant external contract processes.

• Identifies opportunities to disseminate grant work and collaborate with other national grantees.

• Provides ongoing status updates and progress on all projects and initiatives to the Grant Director and Bureau Director.

• Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a (4) four-year college or university .

Three (3) years of responsible, full-time employment in public health administration, public health sanitation, public health nursing, public health education, business administration or other appropriate field.

OR

Graduation from an accredited Master's degree program in public health or administrative field.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate-level degree in public health, health administration, education, policy, or a related field.

• Knowledge of disparities in health status and systemic, structural, and environmental inequities. Practical experience in Public Health, Health Equity and the social determinants of health frameworks.

• Work experience gathering and using cross-sectional data and metrics; strong understanding of the purpose of the Public Health Infrastructure grant.

• Experience implementing strategic initiatives, including tasks such as analysis of complex issues, change management, developing quality improvement strategies and ensuring alignment of a work plan to the work product.

• Knowledge of managerial and administrative principles and practices.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate programs and to measure their effectiveness.

• Ability to implement program changes in an efficient manner.

• Ability to monitor and analyze activities.

• Ability to write letters and/or statistical/analytical reports.

• Ability to keep accurate records and write detailed reports.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your highest level of education?

• Less than a Bachelors Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Advanced Degree

  03

  How many years of public health administration, business administration or other appropriate experience do you have ?

• Less than 3 years

• More than 3 years

  04

  Do you have a master's degree program in public health or administrative field.

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of experience tracking and reporting on grant projects do you have ?

• Less than a year

• 1-2 years

  06

  How many years of Work experience gathering and using cross-sectional data and metrics ?

• No Experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 or more years

  07

  Do you have any knowledge of managerial and administrative principles and practices?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you have any knowledge of disparities in health status and systemic, structural, and environmental inequities ?

• Yes

• No

  09

  How many years of Practical experience in Public Health, Health Equity and the social determinants of health frameworks do you have?

• Less than a year

• 1-2 years

• 2-4 years

  10

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

  Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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