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    Metro Nashville Government (Nashville, TN)



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    Bureau Director – Epidemiology, Strategic Performance, Policy and Evaluation

     

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    Bureau Director – Epidemiology, Strategic Performance, Policy and Evaluation

     

    Salary

     

    $138,736.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Nashville, TN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time Health Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    HEA08029

    Department

     

    Health

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/18/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/3/2025 1:59 PM Central

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    + Questions

    Position Description

    The Metro Public Health Department is seeking a Director for the Bureau of Epidemiology, Strategic Performance, Policy and Evaluation This experienced public health leader will have a strong background in Epidemiology, as well as demonstrated success as a manager and leader.

     

    This position is with the Nashville Davidson County Public Health Department.

     

    If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

    Typical Duties

    + Manages the Bureau of Epidemiology, Strategic Performance, Policy and Evaluation.

    + Lead department efforts to collect, analyze and interpret data to detect public health trends. Develop recommendations for disease prevention and control based on available evidence.

    + Leads department efforts to evaluate department programs and share findings with leadership team. Communicates data to community stakeholders

    + Supports, develops, and facilitates improvements in family and community health through evidence-based, data-driven policy, systems, and interventions.

    + Leads and manages organizational unit that includes the following program areas: Epidemiology; Quality Improvement, Health Equity, Policy, Accreditation, Evaluation and Community Engagement. Manages bureau activities to meet goals, key results, and project timelines.

    + Leads multidisciplinary strategic planning team. Oversees and monitors implementation of strategic plan. Ensures strategies, goals and objectives are consistent with the Department’s Strategic Plan, based on evidence and data.

    + Develops partnerships and collaborations that align community resources and systems in support of public health goals. Supports program development and community health improvement efforts. Supports community health planning and improvement activities of the Healthy Nashville Leadership Council.

    + Builds and supports capacity department-wide to improve health outcomes.

    + Develops grants and new sources of revenue.

    + Communicates regularly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders and supports MPHD's communications plan.

    + Fosters innovation, growth and integrated approaches that span programs and bureaus.

    + Actively and collaboratively participates in Departmental leadership teams and working groups; attends Board of Health meetings and represents MPHD at other internal and external meetings.

    + Leads strategic cross-bureau and inter-agency public health initiatives including Health in All Policies and Health Impact Assessment and serves as health liaison to Metro Planning.

    + Leads Departmental QI effort. Develops and implements quality improvement tools and training to promote a culture of quality improvement.

    + Leads MPHD process to achieve and maintain accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board.

    + Manages performance monitoring.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Graduation from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment required. Four (4) years must have been in a public administration /supervisory capacity.

    + Completed graduate degree in a directly related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

    + Demonstrated success as a manager, administrator, leader and team builder required. Possess required competencies upon hiring.

    Must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

    Resolving Conflicts/Negotiating; Developing External Contacts; Visioning; Personnel Decision Quality; Creative Problem Solving; Collaborating; Political Savvy; Decision Making; Analytic Thinking; Financial Ethics; Perceiving Systems; Critical Thinking; Managing the Future

     

    Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.

     

    MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

     

    Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    + Doctoral degree in medicine, public health, or related field.

    + Master’s degree in public health, public administration, business, or other health or social services related field, from an accredited institution.

    + Five years of progressively responsible experience in health planning and/or management in public health or a closely related field.

    + Ability to articulate the principles and practice of public health.

    + Knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology and evaluation.

    + Ability to articulate vision and lead and collaborate with others in setting goals, developing work plans, delegating work, and directing and monitoring others.

    + Demonstrated success as a manager and team builder.

    + Ability to manage a diverse workforce.

    + Training or familiarity with project management and process improvement methods.

    + Ability to mentor and develop managers and leaders.

    + Demonstrated success of community engagement/community planning for public benefit. Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to engage in different cultures; demonstrated networking and relationship building,

    + Excellent writing and speaking skills, and skills of strategic planning.

    + Ability to use data to drive decision-making and adapt strategies/tactics to changes in the larger public health system.

    + Engage in problem solving and strategic thinking and demonstrate ability to adapt and change.

    + Capable of grant development.

    Full-time, Civil Service positions -

    10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 Paid Holidays per year

    Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

    20 vacation days per year

    3 Personal days per year

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 paid holidays per year

     

    Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

     

    Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

     

    Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

     

    01

     

    What is your highest level of education?

     

    + Less than a Bachelors Degree

    + Bachelors Degree

    + Advanced Degree

     

    02

     

    How many years of experience in a public administration /supervisory capacity do you have ?

     

    + Less than 4 years

    + More than 4 years

     

    03

     

    How many years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment do you have ?

     

    + Less than 5 years

    + More than 5 years

     

    04

     

    Do you have a Doctoral degree in medicine, public health, or related field ?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    05

     

    Do you have a Master’s degree in public health, public administration, business, or other health or social services related field ?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    06

     

    I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

    + Yes

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    Employer

     

    Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

     

    Address

     

    Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

     

    Phone

     

    (615) 862-6640

     

    Website

     

    http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

     

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