Emergency Management Planner

Ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Foundational knowledge in Emergency Management and Incident Command System
• Healthcare experience
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Creativity skills (using tools like PowerPoint)
• Data analysis

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Emergency Management and Business Continuity Planner position is to provide technical expertise to resolve issues involving personnel, visitors, patients and other institutional staff and contractors. In addition, this position prepares employees and the institution on how to respond to emergencies and how to continue business after an incident. The employee performs independent program coordination for Emergency Management and Business Continuity. Responsible for coordination, development, implementation and testing of emergency and business continuity plans at MD Anderson. Performs and completes special projects as assigned or as needed to address institutional safety issues. This employee must maintain awareness with applicable laws, regulations and national guidelines relevant to section functions and responsibilities.  Assists in drafting comments on proposed state and federal regulations as needed.  

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Emergency Management Program Management  

Develop, review, and maintain policies, procedures, and plans for the Emergency Management (EM) program at MD Anderson, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and industry regulations.

 Conduct proactive risk and hazard vulnerability assessments to guide program development based on departmental functions and processes.

 Identify and implement necessary improvements and enhancements to strengthen the EM program.

Participate in all emergency management functions, including the design and development of exercises to support the section, department, and institution.

Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Serve on the ride-out team, reporting to the institution during emergency events to support clinical operations.

Actively participate in real-world emergency response efforts and lead after-action reviews (AAR) with key stakeholder to identify and document areas for improvement opportunities.

Develop and conduct emergency management training for Incident Command Teams and key leadership.

Serve as part of the emergency management and business continuity on-call rotation, with eligibility for on-call compensation.

Technological Features   

Utilize emergency management software (web-based Incident Management tool) in real-time during emergency events to document notes, complete ICS forms, and manage key EM functions, including HVAs, AARs, and follow-up actions.

Use the institutional mass notification system to send critical messages during emergencies.

Other duties as assigned.