Commercial Tobacco Policy Program Officer

The Program Officer researches, develops, and educates on the importance of public health policies that aims to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by commercial tobacco use. Primary responsibilities of this position include: 1) researching and analyzing national, state and local public health policy; 2) providing technical assistance to local entities to educate on and enforce public health policy; 3) enforcing the Clean Indoor Air Act; and 4) developing and disseminating effective educational messaging. Other responsibilities include working closely alongside team members with diverse areas of expertise in the commercial and traditional tobacco spaces. Services are provided to a wide range of private and public providers including physicians, public health departments, clinics, housing developments, hospitals and businesses.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of public health education and disease prevention.
• Skill in public speaking
• Skill in research and developing health training material, program content and ability in adapting materials based on audience.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, behavioral/social sciences, or clinical sciences or a related field.
  • Two years of job-related experience in health education or health programming.
  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Program Manager, Tobacco Cessation Health Systems Change

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 community-clinical linkages and health systems change for commercial tobacco cessation. 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 2 (CDC-RFA-DP-24-0056). Component 2 aims to promote and support the implementation of health systems change initiatives to integrate tobacco dependence treatment into routine clinical care across clinical settings.

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.

Program Manager, Tobacco Cessation Coverage

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.

Sr. Program Manager, Tobacco Cessation

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he National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as a Senior 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 community-clinical linkages, health systems change, and health insurance coverage for commercial tobacco cessation. Under the direction of Center leadership and the direct supervision of the Associate Director of CAHC, this position will oversee program management of two, critical five-year cooperative agreements from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) entitled, Building Capacity to Increase Commercial Tobacco Cessation, Components 2 and 3 (CDC-RFA-DP-24-0056). Component 2 focuses on promoting and supporting implementation of health systems change initiatives that seek to integrate tobacco dependence treatment into routine clinical care across clinical settings. Component 3 focuses on promoting and supporting improvements to health insurance coverage for evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments.

This position will provide overall management for the five-year cooperative agreements including leading planning and implementation of program activities and developing and sustaining relationships with partners. The Senior Program Manager will prioritize efforts to advance tobacco cessation among populations facing tobacco-related health disparities. As a major risk factor for many diseases, the Senior Program Manager will also support the integration of tobacco use prevention and control/cessation activities into other Center and Association programs/projects.

Health Program Associate

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is currently seeking enthusiastic and driven candidates to apply for the position of Health Program Associate to serve in a contract development and management role within the Tobacco Control Program.

This Health Program Associate position will serve as the program lead for coordinating and managing contract development and monitoring for the Tobacco Control Program. The Program is in receipt of Tobacco and Health Trust Fund dollars from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement that will be used to fund projects that align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Best Practice Guidelines in the following categories: state and community interventions, mass-reach health communications, cessation interventions, and surveillance and evaluation.

Health Program Assistant 2

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), Community, Family Health and Prevention Branch is currently seeking two (2) enthusiastic and driven candidates to apply for the position of Health Program Assistant 2! Both positions will work on prevention activities, control initiatives, education and outreach, and partnership building. One position resides in the Cancer Program and the other in the Tobacco Control Program with a focus on Cannabis.

As a Health Program Assistant 2, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Lead contract execution processes including development of budgets, Request for Proposals (RFP), agreement request forms, and expenditure reports;
• Develop standard operating procedures and health promotion messaging;
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate data;
• Promote health equity for the state’s most vulnerable populations and improve health and access to care;
• Act as a liaison between the Program and Fiscal and Grants and Contract offices;
• Represent the Department on state and federal committees;
• Build and facilitate relationships with other DPH Programs and state agencies; and
• Participate in meetings, webinars, trainings, and conferences.

This position has a hybrid schedule of 35 hours per week.

Provider Outreach Specialist

The Provider Outreach Specialist will implement South Carolina Health Systems Optimization Program (HSOP) activities in accordance with a statement of work negotiated between RVO Health and our partners at the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Areas of responsibility and associated tasks (with estimated time allocations) include:

Plan training and outreach work (15%)

• • Collaborate with South Carolina client manager and Director of Public Health Strategy on annual work plan, to be revisited and adjusted quarterly
  • Use internal data (e.g., referrals) and external data (e.g., clinical quality measures) to inform and prioritize work
  • Manage annual training budget allocation

Promote the South Carolina Tobacco Quitline and training opportunities (20%)

• • Represent state client and RVO Health at state and regional conferences
  • Co-develop and distribute promotional materials to interested parties
  • Identify training prospects and collect contact information from interested parties

Deliver training and technical assistance to health care providers (45%)

• • Conduct needs assessment with health care system/clinic leaders
  • Adapt training materials to meet specific needs of trainees
  • Train health care providers on brief tobacco intervention and South Carolina Tobacco Quitline referral processes
  • Assist referral partners with referral submission and outcome reporting

Report activities and progress (10%)

• • Log training and outreach activity in standard reporting templates
  • Contribute insights and recommendations to monthly and quarterly reports to client
  • Track expenses and submit expense reports

Invest in individual and team development (10%)

• • Engage in knowledge building activities (e.g., webinars) and professional development opportunities
  • Actively participate in, and share insights at, Training & Outreach team meetings

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge of tobacco use and cessation interventions
• Familiarity with South Carolina health care systems
• Comfort with public speaking
• Ability to travel within state (up to 75% of time)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Community Programs Team Lead (Program Analyst 3)

As the Community Programs Team Lead, you will guide implementation of programmatic activities at the state and local levels through statewide and local coalitions and partnerships. You will support an array of partners to reduce health disparities and improve the lives of people in Oregon by providing strategic direction for the Community Programs Team. The Community Programs Team supports local implementation of the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, the Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education Program, the Public Health Equity Commercial Tobacco Prevention grant program and the Regional Health Equity Coalition grant program.

In this position, you will:

• Assign and monitor work of HPCDP community programs team staff to meet program goals and objectives, including training and development.
• Recommend revisions to agency policy and procedures to increase program effectiveness based on evaluation of impact and reach of programs on target populations.
• Develop and monitor program budgets by projecting resource needs for the grant programs.
• Confer with managers, program staff and partners to inform program priorities.
• Collaborate on complex and large-scale program activities with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with team members to problem solve and create solutions while acknowledging and respecting the wisdom of the team.

This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.

Tobacco Prevention Specialist

As the Tobacco Prevention Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring best practices of tobacco prevention and control are integrated into community interventions and programs administered by local health departments, tribal health centers, community-based organizations and statewide programs. You will:

• Provide leadership for program coordination and integration with partners at the local, state, and federal level in the areas of tobacco control and chronic disease prevention and health.
• Develop, implement, and enforce public health policy related to tobacco prevention and control.
• Review feedback from community partners and identify issues that require resolution.
• Provide contract administration and address technical assistance needs to decrease barriers for program effectiveness.

Program Officer (2 positions)

1. The Tobacco Cessation Program Officer will assure delivery of evidence-based cessation services statewide. Responsibilities of this position include:  1) Managing and monitoring the contract with the Quit Now Montana provider, including budget development and management, data interpretation and dissemination, and quality improvement activities; 2) Developing educational materials and establishing program procedures to increase referrals to cessation services and decrease overall tobacco use; 3) Engaging providers in the integration of tobacco treatment in behavioral health and health care settings; and, 4) Planning and coordinating conferences, trainings and presentations to provide education and outreach on tobacco cessation and program services.

2. The Tobacco Prevention Program Officer will manage all contracts with county health departments and the statewide youth program called ReACT. This person will assure that evidence-based tobacco prevention programs are implemented at the local level, in schools and through higher education settings through community and organizational contracts. Responsibilities of this position include:  1) Assesses ongoing program activities to identify education and training needs for tobacco prevention contractors in the local communities; 2) Reviews work plans and assess contractor compliance with required program deliverables; 3) Implements strategies to engage youth and young adults in tobacco prevention initiatives statewide and at the local level; and 4) Serves as the subject matter expert on youth engagement.