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Program Manager, Tobacco Cessation Coverage

Decatur, GA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Decatur+GA+USA+30030)

Description

ABOUT NACDD

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a member-based Association that improves the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and management. NACDD also promotes social justice and wellbeing so that communities can build healthier futures. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions. In addition, NACDD unites 7,000 chronic disease professionals across the United States working in state, tribal, and territorial health departments; nonprofits; academia; and the private industry to promote health and reduce the burden of chronic disease. As a national, nonprofit, professional Association, we advocate, educate, and provide technical assistance to inform programming and grow chronic disease prevention knowledge, leadership, and capacity.

We are dedicated to becoming a model anti-racist public health organization by actively promoting racial equity and social justice. Our commitment to REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) is integral to our operations and partnerships. NACDD aims to build a diverse and inclusive workforce, advancing a culture of belonging through social justice principles and collaboration. Our work will enhance chronic disease health outcomes through engagement in internal facing activities that foster equitable values and are woven into every aspect of our public health initiatives.

NACDD EMPLOYEE TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFIT OPTIONS:

*Flexible work hours *Remote working options *Paid holidays *Medical insurance *Dental insurance *Vision insurance *Flexible spending account (FSA) *Professional development *Career growth opportunities *Paid time off (PTO) *Paid sick leave *Paid volunteer time *401(k) with employer match *Employee assistance program (EAP) *Short-term disability *Long-term disability *Basic life/AD&D *Life services tool-kit (LSTK) *Critical illness coverage *Accident coverage *Home office supply support *Home meal delivery program *Wellness activities *Employee recognition program *Employee engagement committees

POSITION SUMMAR Y

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as a Program Manager within the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities (CAHC/Center) to advance the capacity of National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) recipients and partners to implement strategies that support health insurance coverage for evidence-based commercial tobacco cessation interventions. Under the direction of the Associate Director, CAHC and the direct supervision of the Senior Program Manager, CAHC, this position will coordinate program management of a five-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) entitled, Building Capacity to Increase Commercial Tobacco Cessation, Component 3 (CDC-RFA-DP-24-0056). Component 3 aims to promote and support the implementation of health insurance coverage for evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments.

This position will coordinate planning and implementation of activities; develop and sustain relationships with partners; and manage day-to-day activities of the five-year cooperative agreement. The Program Manager will collaborate with the project team and Center’s portfolio of tobacco programs to coordinate efforts to advance tobacco cessation among populations facing tobacco-related health disparities. Additionally, the Program Manager will support the integration of tobacco use prevention and control/cessation activities into other Center and Association programs/projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate program planning, implementation, and reporting for activities in Building Capacity to Increase Commercial Tobacco Cessation, Component 3;

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on health insurance coverage for evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions;

• Work closely with the Component 2 Program Manager, ensuring strong alignment, communication, and collaboration across Components 2 and 3;

• Collaborate with the NACDD National Network for Tobacco Control and Cancer Prevention project team (the National Network is funded under another CDC cooperative agreement, CDC-RFA-DP-23-0015, CDC’s National Networks Driving Action: Preventing Tobacco- and Cancer-Related Health Disparities by Building Equitable Communities);

• Manage the implementation of project activities to include:

• Developing and managing resources;

• Conducting assessments;

• Developing and implementing a nation training and technical assistance (TA) plan;

• Engaging and managing cohorts of learning collaboratives focused on building the case for coverage; of and access to tobacco cessation treatment and services;

• Documenting and disseminating lessons learned;

• Participate in all CAHC-, NACDD-, and CDC-required meetings;

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse, multi-sector public health partners; the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP); other National Networks funded under CDC-RFA-DP-23-0015; CDC Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) TA providers; and collaborators across all programs/projects that work to impact tobacco use and prevention and address tobacco-related disparities;

• Support contract management activities and staying current on all workplan/project activities;

• Identify opportunities for cross-program collaboration and synergy across CAHC and NACDD, leverage sharing of resources, and ensure alignment with NACDD's mission/vision and Strategic Plan;

• Utilize systems to measure and communicate impact of project-related efforts;

• Collaborate with the Tobacco Portfolio Program Evaluator on evaluation-related activities;

• Collaborate with other CAHC and NACDD programs and team members;

• Perform other duties, as assigned or necessary, to achieve CAHC and NACDD’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration, or related field with minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in planning, implementing/leading, and convening chronic disease prevention and/or management or health promotion programs;

• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in planning and implementing tobacco control programs;

• Experience working with CDC or other federal agencies on programs related to state-level chronic disease prevention and health promotion;

• Proficiency in designing and implementing strategies/approaches that improve health insurance coverage for evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments;

• Experience coordinating and delivering context-specific training and TA to advance health equity and to support health systems change for tobacco cessation;

• Knowledge of and experience applying adult learning principles to effectively grow leadership, knowledge, and capacity;

• Experience managing work plans, particularly for cooperative agreements;

• Adept at developing tools and resources; facilitating meetings, conference calls, and peer-to-peer learning and sharing opportunities; and giving presentations;

• Strong project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables according to established timelines and budget:

• Excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions;

• Self-motivated; able to work independently and to receive and incorporate feedback from others into plans;

• Strong interpersonal skills, excels in building relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and able to work with and manage a team; ability to maintain quality customer service standards:

• Adept at facilitating meetings, conference calls, and other meetings, virtually or in-person;

• Ability to effectively connect and communicate with other staff and consultants working on other programs/projects; ability to identify opportunities for synergy and/or collaboration;

• Ability to effectively present information to a variety of audiences and respond to questions from senior management; staff; other NACDD consultants, team members, and the Board; and internal and external partners/stakeholders;

• Superior oral and written communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail;

• Experience with grant writing and management;

• Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility and diplomacy; understands the importance of keeping current industry or subject matter expertise;

• Resilient, flexible, and innovative;

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to master other technologies and software applications;

• High proficiency in utilizing virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, as well as project management platforms such as Smartsheet;

• Shares NACDD’s commitment to be a leader in REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) and willingness to learn about and incorporate REDI best practices into daily work;

• Available to travel, as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Prior Association or other nonprofit experience preferred, specifically member-based organizations serving state public health practitioners;

• Prior work experience in a state, county, or local health department, specifically tobacco control programs, preferred;

• Prior experience working in and/or supporting public health programs focused on advancing health equity and/or tobacco control programs preferred.

LOCATION/HYBRID

• Must be located in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia*, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, or Washington;

• IF REMOTE - Must be available to travel to the NACDD office in Atlanta periodically as needed;

• *IF HYBRID - All Atlanta-based employees are required to work in the HQ office twice per week.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require travel on an as needed basis; at least 10%.

SALARY RANGE:

• $88,000 to $100,000

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Application will require submission of cover letter. Cover letter must be no more than 1 page in length and include information about skills, experience, and background as it relates to (1) tobacco use prevention, control, and cessation strategies; and (2) public and private health insurance landscape inclusive of coverage for programs, treatments, and services. Applications without a cover letter specifically addressing this role will not be considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NACDD provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected basis.

Salary Description

$88,000 - $100,000