The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Coordinator will provide subject matter
expertise and support to County Health Councils who are working on their Community Health
Assessment (CHA)/CHIP and will add capacity for Health Councils to implement programs,
projects, or processes that will have the biggest impact in addressing their locally identified
priorities. This position will enhance Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH's) ability to
support County Health Councils in collective impact approaches to improving health equity at
the community level.
This position is responsible for professional public health program development and
administrative work of considerable difficulty. It may supervise work of average difficulty have
statewide responsible for a large public health grant or program, and performs other work as
required.
Key Responsibilities:
·         Directly support the County Health Councils and TDH with CHA/CHIP program
development, implementation, and monitoring.
·         Attend meetings of the County Health Council at the local and regional levels.
·         Lead outreach and relationship-building with state and regional partners in support of
CHA/CHIP goals (TDMHSAS Regional Policy and Planning Councils, for example)
·         Coordinate and assist with the implementation of initiatives related to the Community
Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.
·         Provide subject matter expertise regarding the implementation of the Community
Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.
·         Promote ongoing education and technical assistance on the CHA/CHIP requirements
as outlined by the County Health Council and Tennessee Department of Health.
·         Participate on the Community of Practice Advisory Board and serve as an ambassador
for the Community of Practice.
·         Provide support for new initiatives, including the Tennessee Vitality Toolkit, that can
improve the execution of current initiatives.
·         Consult and provide strategic advice to County Health Councils as necessary.
·         Engage stakeholders in the CHA/CHIP program's goals and objectives.
·         Communicate success stories and accomplishments to the OSI team whenever
applicable.

·         Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities that