Healthcare Program Director

Position: Public Health Program Director 1

Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities include:
Conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis summarizing findings, gaps, and recommendations.
Develop a qualitative study plan and obtain approval through the Tennessee Department of Health Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Identify and engage providers and partners.
Conduct interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys to gather qualitative data on barriers, successes, and opportunities in cancer control, specifically related to lung and colorectal. Occasional travel may be required to conduct in-person assessments, for which travel may be reimbursed.
Maintain strict research integrity by following all applicable state, federal, and institutional guidelines for conducting this study.
Produce and provide presentations to audiences of varying backgrounds on study findings and recommendations.
Performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree and experience equivalent to conducting community-based research.

The preferred candidate will have:
Strong written and oral communication skills (grant/report writing, presentations)
Experience with partners in cancer control across the state, especially relating to lung and colorectal
Experience with evaluation and continuous quality improvement
Experience in community-based research
Experience in health data analysis, qualitative research, or landscape assessments.
Experience in needs assessments or similar strategic documents
Experience in data visualization and public health software/tools (e.g., Tableau, GIS)
Experience with Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)