REGIONAL PROJECT & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 04072026-76361
Tennessee Department of Health, Nashville, TN, United States
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 04/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job Information
Closing Date/Time: 04/20/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $6,373.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $76,476.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Cookeville, TN
Department: Health
Location of Position
Department of Health, Putnam County Health Division, Putnam County
Background Screening
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in public health or in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, community health, or health and medical statistics, and two years of professional work experience in the field of public health.
Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Overview
The incumbent will serve as the Regional Project & Communications Coordinator and will provide high-level support to the leadership of the regional office. The employee will develop a working knowledge of all public health programs through the analysis of program requirements, protocols, related productivity data, direct observation, and experience. The employee will combine academic knowledge of population-based public health with hands‑on public health experience to assess the strengths and weaknesses of various programs and activities and ascertain their potential impact on population health. The employee will be expected to complete additional training in performance‑management concepts to advise management regarding program analysis and overall program effectiveness, as well as training to develop and enhance leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Public Health program analysis and coordination of considerable difficulty.
Perform research for grant opportunities and write grants as directed for the organization.
Work with management to establish goals that are S.M.A.R.T.
Coordinate staff and patient satisfaction survey processes.
Prepare reports.
Train in Quality Improvement standards and assist QI Director on occasional audits, and develop new and innovative means of measuring progress and achieving higher standards.
Competencies (KSA's)
Interpersonal Savvy
Strategic Mindset
Plans and Aligns
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
Knowledges
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Customer and Personal Service
Information Technology
Skills
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning and Listening
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Selective Attention
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Printer
Scanner
AV Equipment
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license.
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have a record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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Opening Date/Time: 04/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job Information
Closing Date/Time: 04/20/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $6,373.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $76,476.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Cookeville, TN
Department: Health
Location of Position
Department of Health, Putnam County Health Division, Putnam County
Background Screening
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in public health or in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, community health, or health and medical statistics, and two years of professional work experience in the field of public health.
Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Overview
The incumbent will serve as the Regional Project & Communications Coordinator and will provide high-level support to the leadership of the regional office. The employee will develop a working knowledge of all public health programs through the analysis of program requirements, protocols, related productivity data, direct observation, and experience. The employee will combine academic knowledge of population-based public health with hands‑on public health experience to assess the strengths and weaknesses of various programs and activities and ascertain their potential impact on population health. The employee will be expected to complete additional training in performance‑management concepts to advise management regarding program analysis and overall program effectiveness, as well as training to develop and enhance leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Public Health program analysis and coordination of considerable difficulty.
Perform research for grant opportunities and write grants as directed for the organization.
Work with management to establish goals that are S.M.A.R.T.
Coordinate staff and patient satisfaction survey processes.
Prepare reports.
Train in Quality Improvement standards and assist QI Director on occasional audits, and develop new and innovative means of measuring progress and achieving higher standards.
Competencies (KSA's)
Interpersonal Savvy
Strategic Mindset
Plans and Aligns
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
Knowledges
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Customer and Personal Service
Information Technology
Skills
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning and Listening
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Selective Attention
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Printer
Scanner
AV Equipment
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license.
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have a record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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