Assistant Director of Business Continuity - Emergency Management

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Business Continuity will lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery programs across the healthcare system, including all hospitals, clinics, and shared services and other administrative functions. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in healthcare operations, risk management, and business continuity planning.  As the Assistant Director, you will work closely with executive leadership, clinical and non-clinical departments, and external partners to ensure the healthcare system's resilience in the face of disruptions and emergencies.

As the Assistant Director of Business Continuity, responsibilities includes:

• Developing and leading the execution of a system-wide business continuity strategy that aligns with the healthcare system's mission, vision, and regulatory requirements.
   
• Overseeing the creation, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity plans and disaster recovery strategies for all hospitals, clinics, and system functions.
   
• Conducting high-level risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify critical operations and dependencies, ensuring the prioritization of resources for business continuity planning.
   
• Leading the coordination and execution of regular business continuity training, drills, and simulations for leadership and staff, ensuring preparedness at all levels of the organization.
   
• Serving as the primary point of contact for business continuity during crises, leading the response and recovery efforts to minimize operational disruptions and ensure patient safety.
   
• Ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) related to business continuity and emergency management.
   
• Collaborating with IT leadership to integrate business continuity with information technology disaster recovery (ITDR) planning, ensuring alignment and coordination across the system.
   
• Will act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on matters related to organizational resilience, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
   
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, including emergency management agencies, regulatory bodies, vendors, and community organizations, to support business continuity efforts.
   
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of business continuity programs, using data-driven insights to recommend and implement continuous improvements.
   
• Providing leadership and direction to the business continuity team, ensuring the development of staff and the effective execution of departmental goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Emergency Management, or a related field.
   
• 8 to 10 years of experience in business continuity, risk management, or emergency management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
   
• Relevant business continuity certifications required, such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), or Healthcare Business Continuity Management (HBCM).
   
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business continuity programs in a complex healthcare environment.
   
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation processes related to business continuity and emergency management.
   
• Experience in conducting enterprise-level risk assessments and business impact analyses.
   
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
   
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
   
• Proficiency in business continuity software tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Information

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
• Required to Report In on occasional basis due to Emergency Operations Plan Activation
• Great Benefits

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General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.