Education Coordinator

About the role

The Continuing Education Credit Coordinator is a contracted position through June 30, 2027, reporting to the Primary Prevention Coordinator in the Office of Primary Prevention. The role supports the Tennessee Department of Health in establishing Continuing Education Unit (CEU) protocols for trainings and professional development opportunities, maintains relationships with existing CEU providers, submits CEU applications on behalf of TDH‑based departments, and assesses TDH’s potential to become an accredited provider for healthcare‑related CEUs in Tennessee. The position is funded by the CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), which aims to strengthen U.S. public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Help the Office of Primary Prevention establish Continuing Education Unit (CEU) protocols for trainings and professional development opportunities sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Health.
• Maintain relationships with established CEU providers.
• Submit CEU applications on behalf of various TDH‑based departments offering trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Assess the opportunity for TDH to become an accredited provider for healthcare‑related CEU opportunities in Tennessee.
• Work under funding from the CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) to strengthen public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. Experience with healthcare‑based CEUs, project management, and coordination is strongly preferred.

Preferred qualifications: No public health experience required. Experience with CEU applications; self‑starter, team player, strong oral and written communication skills; familiarity with the TRAIN Learning Management System; ability to work with diverse stakeholders; manage multiple projects simultaneously; and collaborate with external agency partners.