Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Lead regional hospital and healthcare preparedness planning to support clinics, EMS, and public health partners.
• Provide technical assistance for federal and state grant-related activities, including resource tracking and hazard vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures consistent with grant requirements.
• Facilitate training and exercises to evaluate and strengthen healthcare system capabilities using HSEEP principles.
• Coordinate healthcare coalition operations across a 14-county region and serve as a primary liaison with state and local response partners.
• Manage grant compliance, including budgeting, progress reports, and ensuring timely hospital reimbursements.
• Support activation and coordination during real-world incidents to ensure situational awareness and resource coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in Emergency Management or Healthcare Emergency Management.
• Strong knowledge of ICS, NIMS, and HICS principles.
• Knowledge of HSEEP principles and exercise design.
• Valid State of Iowa driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Willingness to respond to irregular and on-call emergency requests, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant management, including budgeting and federal/state compliance reporting.
• Proven ability to facilitate multidisciplinary stakeholder engagement and coalition-building.
• Proficiency in using computer database applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

About the Company

Polk County provides essential services to the community through various departments, including the Health Department. This grant-funded position is vital to strengthening healthcare system resilience and emergency preparedness across a multi-county region.