Manager, Healthcare Preparedness Coalition

Department:

10041 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Emergency Preparedness

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Position Highlights:

• Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
• Schedule: Full Time

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage:Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits:Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement:Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
• Education Reimbursement:We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

Job Summary:

Serves as leader for the Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (HPC)) that serves multiple counties with a region of a state. The manager serves as the liaison to the state Office of Emergency Medical Services or HPP division. Specifically responsible for coordination of all activities of the coalition in a manner consistent with the guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services (US DHHS), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the North Carolina Department of Health Service Regulators (NC DHSR) through the NC Office of EMS (NCOEMS). The HPC leader has responsibility for leading the planning and execution of Emergency Management preparedness and response, which includes hospitals, county: Emergency Management, Public Health and Emergency medical services and the state medical response system. Responsibilities include oversight of the purchase, maintenance, and deployment of million+ value in emergency assets to support state, region operations, community support and patient care during a crisis and overall operational. The HPC leader directs the overall day-to-day healthcare coalition activities for the region to include supporting inner department teammates and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Hospital Preparedness Program to assess risk, minimize loss and protect our communities, region, and state. The HPC leader acts on behalf of the region to make decisions, communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies Major Responsibilities

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Healthcare Administration or related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification in ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, and HSEEP, or the ability to gain those certifications within 1 year of employment.
• Valid driver's license required
• Four (4) years emergency management, public health, or similar disaster preparedness planning or disaster medical response
• Two (2) years leadership experience in emergency management, public health, or similar disaster preparedness planning or disaster medical response
• Training and experience in emergency management or related field

What You'll Do:

• The HPC manager is responsible for day to day leadership and indirect support to community partners. The manager will serve as the primary point of contact for Advocate Health in communications with the Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) and for all reporting requirements as defined by the HPP, ASPR, and internally the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
• Shall be available for and participates in internal, state, and federal audits.
• The HPC manager shall maintain relationships with federal, State, local governments, and other stakeholders to coordinate departmental business, accomplish directives, and facilitate the resolution of issues and concerns.
• The HPC manager, appropriately manages the budget and develops projections associated with the preparation of the annual grant, departmental budget, reimbursement, capital equipment budget, and special projects.
• The HPC manager shall be responsi