Public Health Program Implementation
Blueprint Creative Group · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The ideal candidate must have prior experience within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) or closely aligned state agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive advisory oversight for statewide public health initiatives, including prevention, behavioral health, chronic disease, and equity-centered programs
- Counsel program leadership on alignment with Massachusetts public health priorities, policies, and delivery frameworks
- Guide implementation strategy to ensure operational feasibility, adoption readiness, and stakeholder coordination
- Advise on risk identification, mitigation planning, and continuity safeguards
- Support development of performance metrics tied to participation, utilization, and behavioral outcomes
- Provide subject matter review of messaging, outreach strategies, and community engagement models
- Participate in executive briefings, governance reviews, and quarterly performance assessments
- Serve as a senior liaison voice when engaging public sector partners, coalitions, and advisory bodies
Minimum Qualifications
- Former senior public health official, bureau deputy, or statewide program director within a state health department or large public health agency
- Direct leadership experience overseeing statewide public health initiatives or prevention programs
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives involving government, community organizations, and provider networks
- Deep familiarity with public health communications, outreach implementation, and program adoption challenges
- Experience advising on health equity, culturally competent delivery, and priority population engagement
- Strong executive presence and ability to guide cross-functional leadership teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience overseeing tobacco cessation, behavioral health, chronic disease prevention, or surveillance participation initiatives
- Background supporting federally or state-funded public health programs
- Experience advising vendors, coalitions, or multi-agency implementation initiatives