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Community Overdose Prevention and Treatment Manager (Health Manager 2) Onsite and in the Community
Metro Nashville
Health
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
From $90,767
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a program in Nashville to prevent overdoses and support treatment, including managing budgets, supervising a team, and building partnerships with the community.
It requires overseeing grants, creating policies, and reporting on program success to help improve public health.
A good fit would be someone with experience in health management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for community wellness.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment in a related field, with at least two years in a public administration or supervisory capacity
- Graduate degree in a related field may substitute for one year of required experience
- Demonstrated success as a manager, administrator, and team builder
- Knowledge of project management principles and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conflict resolution
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Experience and proficiency in managing grants and contracts
Full Job Description
The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking a Health Manager to provide leadership and management to our Community Overdose Prevention and Treatment Program.Requirements
Develops and monitors program budgets, grant administration, policies/procedures and resources needed for the program to meet deadlines, grant requirements and milestones.Plans for and provides guidance for staff development, training, and continuing education.Provides oversight to vendor partner contracts in the implementation of the Opioid Care Process Pilot Program.
Supervise a team of staff membersCreating and managing workgroups, generating community-wide acceptance of the programs, mobilizing shared leadership, and tracking and reporting key metrics to stakeholders and funders.Obtains support to advance prevention education and treatment program including developing/sustaining community relationships, fostering support through technical assistance for best practice prevention and treatment models.Builds and maintains community partnerships to effectively address public health issues..Monitor and evaluate the efficacy of programs related to promotion of mental Health and Wellness.Prepares reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate the impact of prevention and on community health and well-being.Provides support to other MPHD initiatives and projects that advance the strategic priorities of the Department, including facilitation needs.
Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment in related field required.
Two (2) 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 required experience.
Demonstrated success as a manager, administrator, and team builder.
Additional Information Masters or doctoral degree in public health, public administration, business or other appropriate health or social services-related field from an accredited college or university.Knowledge of the principles and best practices of project management.Excellent verbal and written communication skills including conflict resolution skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.Experience and proficiency in managing grants and contracts.
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