PHPD1: Engagement Specialist
The proposal will support establishing a coordinated, holistic approach to primary prevention to address the top public health priorities throughout the Client. Specifically, the proposal will support one (1) contract employee to serve as the liaison, technical advisor, collaborator, and connector between Client Department of Health divisions, offices or programs, and Client communities. Duties include working directly with TDH central office, local health departments, health councils, and community partners to promote and support primary prevention efforts. Additional job duties include grant management and fiscal oversight for travel, supplies, and meetings to support the initiatives. The contract employee will be supervised and work within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion section within the Division of Family Health and Wellness.
Length of Project: (August 2024- June 30,2025)
Outcomes and Job Responsibilities:
Summary
The PHPD1 (referred to as an Engagement Specialist) will implement a holistic, strategic, approach to primary prevention to address the top public health priorities specific to chronic disease, longevity, mental health, loneliness, physical activity, tobacco, mental health, and overall well-being. Additionally, the position will work to deeply impact health inequities, address social drivers of health, and improve outcomes related to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), maternal/child health, loneliness, and food insecurities. By connecting various TDH programs, offices, and divisions and partners, this position will help address gaps and identify opportunities to collaborate for the greatest impact on health for all Tennesseans.
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