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Job Description
Prog Mgr-Emergency Management - Full Time Henry Ford Health - 3.8 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Managerial strategic planning Content creation for technical audiences Hospital project management National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700) Incident management Team leadership Technical documentation Operational management Incident management software CMS State healthcare regulations CMS regulatory compliance Driver's License Supervising experience Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Team training Public safety procedures Project management in healthcare Contingency planning Leading team collaboration initiatives NFPA standards Training & development Emergency communications software Technical writing within technology Hospital regulatory compliance Data-driven decision making Technical Proficiency General management Policy Development Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Program Manager of Emergency Management and Business Continuity (EMBC) is responsible for the leadership, development, and execution of comprehensive emergency preparedness and business continuity programs across assigned hospitals, business units, or ambulatory sites within the health system. This position ensures organizational resilience through strategic planning, incident readiness, regulatory compliance, and coordinated emergency response. The Program Manager serves as a subject matter expert and provides operational leadership during incidents, ensuring the continuity of care and business operations in alignment with Henry Ford Health's mission and regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree strongly preferred. Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in emergency management, public safety, business continuity, or disaster planning required, preferably in a healthcare or large institutional setting. Minimum two plus (2+) years in a supervisory or program leadership role. Proven ability to lead emergency management and/or business continuity programs in a complex, high-acuity environment. Healthcare experience preferred. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIMS, HSEEP, CMS, NFPA 1600). Advanced leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels and disciplines. Crisis decision-making capabilities and the ability to manage real-time operations under pressure. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple initiatives concurrently. Strategic planning expertise, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, and scenario development. Deep understanding of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and its integration with local and regional response systems. Experience developing and delivering emergency preparedness training for diverse audiences. Proficiency in developing policies, writing technical documents, and presenting data to executives. Familiarity with emergency notification systems, incident management software, and electronic documentation tools.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS), IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 required or within six (6) months of hire. HSEEP certification required or within six (6) months of hire. Professional certification required (e.g., Certified Business Continuity Practitioner [CBCP], Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional [CHEP], Professional Emergency Manager [PEM], or similar within two (2) years of hire). Current or previous healthcare clinical or support services background preferred (e.g., RN, Paramedic, Security, Infection Control). Valid Michigan Driver's License required. Must be able to travel between sites as needed. Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the
Future of Health:
Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers. Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
