Hlthcare Preparedness Ops Coor

Overview

Job Summary:
Supports the Piedmont Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (PHPC) manager in executing regional emergency preparedness and disaster response plans. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing PHPC initiatives, regional projects, and managing disaster response and recovery efforts (Emergency Support Function 8).

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's in Healthcare or Emergency Management (or related field), with two years of healthcare emergency management experience and one year in disaster preparedness; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid North Carolina healthcare licensure.
• Required certifications: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800; FEMA IS 235; HSEEP (or obtainable within one year).
• North Carolina driver’s license.
• Forklift operation licensure (or able to obtain within one year).

Essential Functions:

1. Follows hospital and department policies, fostering a collaborative environment.
2. Acts as Operations Section Chief for daily PHPC operations, ensuring facility upkeep.
3. Manages regional resource requests, asset deployment, and training.
4. Assists SMAT II Team Leader with volunteer and deployment readiness.
5. Coordinates SMAT III, Ambulance Strike Team, and related projects.
6. Attends relevant meetings and assists in regional disaster training.
7. Completes scope of work as outlined by NCOEMS and provides monthly reports.
8. Supports Mobile Disaster Hospital operations.
9. Engages in professional growth through training and educational events.
10. Performs additional duties as assigned, supporting the ASPR HPR&R Grant Program.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, leadership, and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in public speaking and collaboration with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of emergency services, disaster planning, and grant management.
• Familiarity with current emergency medical services trends and relevant laws.

Work Environment:

• 24-hour on-call availability with potential for emergency response.
• Variable working conditions; may involve hazardous environments, travel, and deployment across the Southeastern U.S.