The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
• Under limited supervision from the Hospital Safety Manager, this positions plays a critical role in ensuring the hospital is adequately prepared to respond to emergencies and disasters. This position involves developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency preparedness plans and procedures to safeguard the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency preparedness plans, including disaster response protocols, evacuation procedures, and business continuity plans.

• Coordinate with departmental leaders to ensure integration of emergency preparedness measures into daily operations.

• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.

• Organize and facilitate training programs and drills for hospital staff to ensure readiness for emergency situations.

• Provide education on emergency response protocols, including decontamination, evacuation procedures, and incident command system principles.

• Collaborate with external agencies and community partners to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

• Maintain inventories of emergency supplies, equipment, and resources necessary for response and recovery efforts.

• Coordinate procurement of additional resources as needed to support emergency operations.

• Establish partnerships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely availability of essential supplies and services.

• Manage grants related to emergency preparedness.

• Serve as a liaison with local emergency management agencies, public health authorities, and other healthcare facilities to coordinate emergency response efforts.

• Facilitate communication between hospital departments, administration, and external stakeholders during emergencies.

• Implement communication systems and protocols to disseminate timely and accurate information to staff, patients, and the community.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency preparedness plans and procedures through performance metrics and quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to emergency preparedness and safety.

• Participate in audits, inspections, and drills to assess and enhance emergency response capabilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Other information:

• Strong Knowledge of emergency management concepts, principles, and philosophies including federal and State of Alaska statutes and regulations regarding Emergency/Disaster Management.

• Knowledge of federal / state agency emergency management programs, resources and capabilities.

• Knowledge of National Incident Management System and the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System and how they inter-relate.

• Knowledge of health care system organization.

• Knowledge of Alaska geography (locations, climates, geology and place names), cultures, communities, governments and tribal councils.

• Knowledge of common hazards and vulnerabilities faced by healthcare.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.

• Skill in providing customer service.

• Skill in promoting professionalism and harmony in a culturally diverse environment.

• Skill in working as either a team member or team leader.

• Skill in developing and delivering effective emergency management education, training and exercises.

• Skill in functioning in an emergency operations/coordination center environment.

• Skill in analyzing situations, developing effective solutions to problems and making decisions.

• Skill in operating standard computers using a variety of Microsoft software applications.

• Skill in reading, comprehending and communicating effectively in English, both in writing and orally.

• Skill in communication, including public speaking and in translating complex technical content into language that is understandable to the general public.

• Ability to professionally represent ANTHC at local, state, tribal or federal government functions.

• Ability to function effectively in fast-paced and stressful situations.

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Nursing, or related field . Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.