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Public Health Program Director 1

Nashville, TN · On-site

Job Id: 65876 Public Health Program Director Location: Hybrid, Client: TN DOH Duration: 12+ Months ... Demonstrated ability to lead or support multi-partner initiatives or community collaboratives

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How much do community program director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for community program director in Tennessee is $70,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Program Director vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Program DirectorCommunity Outreach Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple community programs, manages staff, develops strategic plansFocuses on engaging community members, organizing events, building relationships
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in program management, strong communication skillsBachelor's degree, excellent interpersonal skills, experience in community engagement
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with field visits, leadership meetingsCommunity centers, events, outreach activities

While both roles involve community engagement, the Community Program Director manages overall program strategy and staff, whereas the Community Outreach Coordinator focuses on direct community interaction and event organization. The Director typically has broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.

What are the most commonly searched types of Community Program jobs in Tennessee? The most popular types of Community Program jobs in Tennessee are:
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Infographic showing various Community Program Director job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,972 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Public Health Program Director 1

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Nashville, TN • On-site

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Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Id: 65876

Public Health Program Director

Location: Hybrid,

Client: TN DOH

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

Public Health Program Director  

Rural Health Transformation CHANT Expansion 

Division of Family Health and Wellness 

TN Residents Preferred

The Tennessee Department of Health’s Division (TDH) of Family Health and Wellness (FHW) is hiring a contract Public Health Program Director 1 (PHPD1) to lead the expansion of the CHANT Welcome Home project and acquisition of call center  and case management systems, funded by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. This position will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Welcome Home kit project in counties designated as maternity care deserts, and act as a liaison between internal technical teams and software vendors. 

This role is responsible for overseeing contracts, guiding implementation of funded activities, and supporting community-based partners working to improve maternal and infant outcomes. This position will report to the Deputy Director For Child Health.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  1. Provide leadership and oversight for the enhanced care coordination and Welcome Home Kit project across designated rural counties 
  2. Manage and monitor grant-funded contracts, including reviewing scopes of work, budgets, expenditures, and deliverables to ensure compliance with State and federal requirements 
  3. Serve as the primary liaison to funded grantees, providing technical assistance, guidance, and ongoing support to ensure the successful implementation of program activities 
  4. Monitor program performance through shared measurement approaches, including review of process and outcome data, quarterly reports, and evaluation activities 
  5. Collaborate with epidemiologists and other program staff to design and implement program evaluation activities 
  6. Work closely with Clinical Application Coordinators in procurement and development of new software platforms 
  7. Support development of sustainability plans, including identifying funding opportunities and strategies to maintain program impact beyond the grant period 
  8. Conduct site visits, facilitate meetings, and represent the program in regional and statewide stakeholder engagements 
  9. Collaborate with internal TDH programs and external partners to align efforts and advance maternal, fetal, and infant health priorities 
  10. Minimum Requirements: 
  11. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field 
  12. Experience equivalent to substantial (5 years or more) of full-time, increasingly responsible professional health program work 
  13. Experience in program or grant management, including contract oversight, budgeting, and reporting 
  14. Demonstrated ability to lead or support multi-partner initiatives or community collaboratives 
  15. Strong understanding of public health data and experience applying data to program planning and evaluation 
  16. Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills 
  17. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including community members and individuals with lived experience 
  18. Experience providing training or technical assistance is preferred 
  19. Knowledge of maternal, fetal, and infant health and rural health systems is preferred 
  20. Ability to travel within assigned regions and statewide as needed 
  21. Ability to work remotely with periodic in-person meetings in Davidson County and assigned rural locations 

In-Office Requirements:
1. New hires will be required to come in for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, and at least monthly, or as requested by hiring manager.
2. Travel to the Nashville office will not be reimbursed. 

Typical working hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM, 37.5 hours per week