Readiness & Continuity Manager

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is seeking a senior professional to lead the readiness and business continuity program within the Protective Services Department in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee planning, organizing, educating and training for emergency response capabilities and ensure continuous improvement of the BCM system.

Responsibilities include supervising a Readiness and Continuity team, coordinating committee activities, developing budgets and reporting on program metrics, and maintaining

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in a large healthcare facility is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee readiness and continuity program with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain organization-wide training for readiness and continuity.
• Manage and coordinate the Readiness and Continuity team work streams.
• Review and report program metrics per established schedules.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Emergency readiness

Leadership

Policy & regulation

Training development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Diploma with 7 years experience

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for organization wide readiness and business continuity initiatives providing management and oversight of planning organizing educating and training for emergency response capabilities and ensuring effective business continuity management systems are maintained Develops and manages an effective readiness and continuity program and reports on program metrics in accordance with established reporting schedules Manages and coordinates the Readiness and Continuity team work streams Evaluates and prepares annual performance appraisals for subordinate employees Supports and enhances the vision and mission of the Protective Services Department and SSMC Oversees the maintenance of the Hospital Incident Command System and Incident Command Center Manages and coordinates the activities of the Readiness and Continuity Committee and its SubCommittees and Task Forces Oversees the implementation of improvement action plans and initiatives Facilitates actual emergency response activities and decisions in accordance with developed and approved response plans Develops and monitors short term and long-term readiness and continuity program budgets and resource forecasts Develop and maintain organization wide training and education in relation to readiness and continuity Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders key community partners regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies Reviews and monitors all activities in relation to Emergency Management and the Business Continuity Management System.

Accountabilities

Manages and oversees the execution of the Readiness and Continuity Program Develops and is responsible for implementing and evaluating departmental goals objectives and programs within the department.

Experience

Required: 7-9 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role with 3 years of supervisory experience.

Desired: Experience in a large Healthcare facility.

Educational Qualification

Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as law, emergency management, occupational Health, Safety, Environment, OR Diploma in a relevant field with 7 years of additional experience.

Desired: Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.