Public Health Program Implementation

Position Type: Executive Advisory (Contract / As-Needed)
Location: Massachusetts
Reports To: Program Executive / Account Director

Position Overview

Blueprint seeks a senior public health leader to serve as Advisory Chair supporting the implementation of statewide behavior change and program adoption initiatives. The ideal candidate must have prior experience within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) or closely aligned state agencies

This role provides executive oversight, strategic counsel, and institutional insight to ensure initiatives align with DPH priorities, operational realities, and community impact expectations.

The Advisory Chair serves as a senior governance voice, strengthening program continuity, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and performance accountability across high-visibility public health initiatives.

About Us
Blueprint Creative Group is a strategic communications agency supporting state, local, and federal government agencies with enterprise-wide communications, public affairs, and program management.

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

Value to Program Delivery

The Advisory Chair strengthens program credibility, continuity, and risk mitigation by ensuring initiatives reflect public health system realities, stakeholder dynamics, and operational feasibility. This role supports Blueprint’s commitment to delivering high-stakes public initiatives with precision, accountability, and measurable impact.