• Provide subject matter expertise related to the identification, implementation, and evaluation of tobacco and vaping cessation programs.
• Supervise the Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Program Director 1
• Develop and deliver training and orientation for new program staff.
• With guidance, grow and support the implementation of the nicotine replacement therapy program in the local and metro health departments, and other funded partners.
• Oversee, manage, and develop contracts with the Quitline service provider, the Tennessee Primary Care Association, and other new cessation-related contracts.
• Participate in budget development and monitoring to ensure appropriate expenditure of funds.
• Provides technical assistance to grantees and partners across the state that are delivering evidence-based tobacco and vape use cessation programs.
• Communicate program procedures to staff and stakeholders.
• Plan and implement diverse professional development opportunities that meet grantee needs.
• Collect and maintain accurate grantee data and other related statistical information for state and federal reporting.
• Produce and disseminate tobacco control resources and materials
• Work with the Tobacco epidemiologists to use data to enhance community tobacco control program planning.
• Engage community stakeholders in tasks related to accomplishing goals and objectives of the Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program.
• Participate in regular division, section, and TUPCP program meetings.