***In-person attendance expected for the first day of employment for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, TN. In-person attendance for quarterly meetings and professional development opportunities***

Required Education: •Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Required Experience: • Experience with full-time, professional health program work (5 years) • Experience with full-time supervisory work or statewide program oversight (1 Year)

Job Overview: The primary function of this position is to address the smoking rate of pregnant individuals by implementing evidence-based interventions, convening stakeholders, and incorporating epidemiologic data to reduce the incidence and burden statewide. Under direction, the program director is responsible for the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program development and administrative work of average difficulty and statewide responsibility for the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program grant and program; and performs related work as required.

Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for the planning, implementation, and reporting of the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program • Responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation contract and budget • Determine the time, cost, resources, and materials needed to successfully enhance and expand the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program cost effectively • Supervise and actively participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports related to the development and implementation of the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program • Facilitate the development of short- and long-term program strategies and goals to enhance the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program • Provide technical assistance to health department staff, community organizations, and funded contractors for the implementation and development of the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external programs, partners, and organizations • Resolve conflicts and settle disputes and grievances with internal and external partners as it pertains to the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program • Identify and ensure the implementation of educational resources needed for community partners to implement the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program • Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to staff and community partners regarding the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program • Perform and maintain public contact and liaison work within other departments, governmental entities, social and community agencies, and others in implementing, explaining, and interpreting programs to obtain desired actions • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance as it relates to the identification, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions designed to reduce smoking during pregnancy • Collaborate with the internal evaluation team to assist in the planning and development of needs assessments, surveys, program evaluation, and data input • Develop and implement innovative and promising practices to address social determinants of health and support those who are disproportionately impacted by smoking during pregnancy • Create and distribute social media messaging, press releases, media campaigns, and various brochures for the advancement of the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**