Healthcare Preparedness Program Manager in Toledo, Ohio at Health Council of Northwest Ohio

Healthcare Preparedness Program Manager

Full Time/Hybrid/Toledo, OH

Help Strengthen Our Healthcare Community's Emergency Preparedness!

Health Council of Northwest Ohio (HCNO) is seeking a Healthcare Preparedness Program Manager to lead regional healthcare preparedness initiatives and oversee the administration of the Ohio Department of Health's Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) grant.

This position plays an important role in strengthening Northwest Ohio's ability to respond to public health emergencies, disasters, and other healthcare system challenges. Working collaboratively with hospitals, healthcare systems, public health agencies, and emergency management partners, the Manager provides leadership, manages grant activities, and coordinates regional planning, training, and preparedness efforts.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the administration of the Healthcare Preparedness Program grant, including grant applications, budgets, reporting, compliance, and required deliverables.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Northwest Ohio Healthcare Coalition and its Steering Committee.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, healthcare systems, public health agencies, and regional, state, and local emergency preparedness partners.
• Coordinate regional healthcare preparedness planning, including medical surge capacity, mass casualty response, and resource allocation.
• Develop and oversee regional training, drills, and exercises, including evaluation and After Action Reports/Improvement Plans.
• Monitor grant performance measures, equipment inventories, emergency communication systems, and other program compliance requirements.
• Oversee Preparedness Coordinator
• Collaborate with the HCNO fiscal staff for invoicing, budgeting, audits, and grant compliance.
• Provide on-call support for regional healthcare emergencies and disaster response as needed, participating in a 24/7 coverage structure.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience; master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in public health or a hospital/healthcare setting required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Required Certifications

• FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.

Preferred Qualifications

• FEMA IS-300 and IS-400.
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Experience with grant administration, project management, disaster preparedness, exercise design, and After Action Reports/Improvement Plans.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with diverse partners.
• Proficiency with common software applications and the ability to learn specialized databases and mapping programs.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily office based (remote/hybrid).
• Willingness to travel throughout Northwest Ohio and occasionally to Columbus.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. After-hours work is not necessarily routine but may be required during emergencies and real-world events.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform the physical activities associated with an office environment.

Why Join HCNO?

At HCNO, our work is centered on improving health outcomes and strengthening communities through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships. We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives that make a measurable impact while being part of a supportive, mission-driven team environment.

Our employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability, along with optional FSA and Dependent Care FSA accounts. We offer paid sick time, vacation, personal days and holidays. We also offer a 403b and pension as well as paid parental leave and a flexible schedule.

Funding: This position is grant-funded through the Ohio Department of Health's Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) grant. Continued funding and position availability are dependent upon grant awards and renewals.