Advisory Chair (Public Health)

TL;DR

Advisory Chair (Public Health): Providing executive oversight and strategic counsel for statewide behavior change and program adoption initiatives with an accent on alignment with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). Focus on risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and performance accountability for high-visibility public health programs.

Location: Massachusetts

Company

A strategic communications agency supporting state, local, and federal government agencies with enterprise-wide communications, public affairs, and program management.

What you will do

• Provide executive advisory oversight for statewide public health initiatives, including prevention, behavioral health, and equity-centered programs.
• Counsel program leadership on alignment with Massachusetts public health priorities, policies, and delivery frameworks.
• Guide implementation strategies to ensure operational feasibility and stakeholder coordination.
• Advise on risk identification, mitigation planning, and continuity safeguards.
• Support the development of performance metrics tied to participation, utilization, and behavioral outcomes.
• Serve as a senior liaison when engaging public sector partners, coalitions, and advisory bodies.

Requirements

• Must have prior experience within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) or closely aligned state agencies.
• Experience as a former senior public health official, bureau deputy, or statewide program director.
• Proven leadership overseeing statewide public health initiatives or prevention programs.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives involving government, community organizations, and provider networks.
• Deep familiarity with public health communications and program adoption challenges.
• Expertise in health equity, culturally competent delivery, and priority population engagement.

Nice to have

• Experience overseeing tobacco cessation, behavioral health, or chronic disease prevention.
• Background supporting federally or state-funded public health programs.
• Experience advising vendors, coalitions, or multi-agency implementation initiatives.