Emergency Management Coordinator
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Job Summary
The Emergency Management Coordinator supports emergency preparedness response recovery mitigation and business continuity activities across University of Iowa Health Care. Reporting to the Director of Emergency Management this position coordinates emergency management programs and operational readiness for hospitals ambulatory clinics and other health care facilities throughout the enterprise.
The coordinator partners with clinical operational safety and community stakeholders to develop and maintain emergency plans conduct training and exercises support incident response activities and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role plays a key part in strengthening organizational resilience health care readiness high consequence infectious disease preparedness and continuity of patient care during emergencies and disasters.
Position Responsibilities:
Emergency Management & Preparedness
Coordinate emergency preparedness response recovery and mitigation activities across assigned facilities.
Maintain emergency operations plans procedures and related program documentation.
Support Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) implementation training and activations.
Participate in emergency response activities and incident command assignments as needed.
Training Exercises & Readiness
Develop coordinate and evaluate preparedness drills tabletop exercises and functional exercises.
Facilitate after-action reviews and track corrective actions and improvement plans.
Provide emergency preparedness education and training for staff and leadership.
Represent UI Health Care in healthcare coalition regional and community preparedness initiatives.
Hazard Assessment & Risk Management
Conduct Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) and readiness assessments.
Partner with Safety Security Infection Prevention and operational leaders to identify and mitigate risks.
Support facility inspections safety rounds and emergency planning activities.
Healthcare Preparedness & Special Pathogens
Support infectious disease preparedness and special pathogen readiness activities.
Assist with preparedness grants reporting requirements and program deliverables.
Maintain inventories of emergency response resources and equipment.
Partnerships & Communication
Serve as a liaison with healthcare partners public health agencies emergency management organizations and first responders.
Support emergency communications and coordination efforts during incidents and planned events.
Facilitate meetings and collaborative preparedness initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelors degree in Emergency Management Public Health Healthcare Administration Business Administration Safety Public Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience in healthcare operations emergency management public safety healthcare preparedness regulatory compliance or a related field.
Experience coordinating projects programs committees or operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to participate in emergency response activities and incident management assignments.
Excellent written verbal interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with MS Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
Valid drivers license plus the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety program driving standards.
Ability to travel to multiple UI Health Care locations.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Three years of experience in healthcare operations emergency management public safety healthcare preparedness regulatory compliance or a related field.
Experience working in a multi-site healthcare system academic medical center or similarly complex organization.
Experience conducting Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) continuity planning emergency planning and healthcare preparedness activities.
Experience developing and coordinating training drills and exercises.
Experience supporting emergency management compliance and accreditation activities.
Experience supporting process improvement quality improvement or performance management initiatives.
Preferred Certifications and Training
Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator (CHEC) Basic certification within one year of employment.
Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator (CHEC) Advanced certification within two years of employment.
Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) coursework including ICSand 800.
Application Process:To be considered applicants must uploada cover letter and resume(under the submission of relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of7calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions contact Sharon Walther at.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Required Experience:
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About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
