Emergency Preparedness Network Grant Manager - MNCHA (Part-Time)

Posted on February 19, 2021

The Maryland-National Capitol Homecare Association (MNCHA) manages a grant from the Maryland Department of Health Office of Preparedness and Response (MDH OP&R) to support, promote and expand the Emergency Preparedness Network (EPN). The primary components of the grant are:

• Foundation for Health Care and Medical Readiness: The foundation for health care and medical readiness enables the health care delivery system and other organizations that contribute to responses to coordinate efforts before, during, and after emergencies; continue operations; and appropriately surge, as necessary.
  
  
• Health Care and Medical Response Coordination: Health care and medical response coordination enables the health care delivery system and other organizations to share information, manage and share resources, and integrate their activities with their jurisdictions' lead agency at the state and federal level.
  
  
• Continuity of Health Care Service Delivery: The ability to deliver health care services is likely to be interrupted when internal or external systems such as utilities, electronic health records (EHRs), and supply chains are compromised.
  
  
• Medical Surge: Medical surge is the ability to evaluate and care for a markedly increased volume of patients that exceeds normal operating capacity. Surge capacity is the ability to manage a sudden influx of patients. It is dependent on a well-functioning incident command system (ICS) and the variables of space, supplies, and staff.

The Emergency Preparedness Network (EPN) Manager works as a contractor. The EPN Grant Manager will provide management oversight and support and perform the Scope of Services described below. This person will perform work in a skillful, professional, competent manner, support the Executive Director, and collaborate with the Management company, AMI (Association Management, Inc.) to administer and oversee the contract.

Scope of Services/Responsibilities:

• Review and retention of message and developed materials (pamphlets, brochures, manuals, etc.)
• Assist in the creation of new materials, including coordination with the designer and printer to ensure timely project completion
• Daily email blast to EPN database during a public health emergency (PHE)
• Weekly email during non PHE  
• Quarterly Newsletter to EPN database
• Receive messages from the state regarding upcoming emergencies and write and adapt information to post on the EPN Web site in a timely manner based on the urgency of the information provided (Ex: weather related events require as much advanced notice as possible and should be sent out as soon as received)
• Reporting and tracking of grant deliverables including developing final report for new grant cycle, ending in June 2021 (renewable for 2021-2022 if the grant is renewed)
• Assist in the monitoring of the grant budget
• Supporting all virtual, hybrid and on-site events during the grant cycle year to include:
• On-site support, if applicable
• Materials assembly and delivery
• Welcoming all guests and address all needs
• Ensuring guest sign-in at events
• Other tasks as needed
• Identify and secure speakers, organize, promote, and manage all aspects of Webinars for the training of attendees on select topics
• Routinely monitoring and answering emails
• Outreach and networking to broaden awareness of and participation in the Emergency Preparedness Network
• Attend monthly conference call meeting with OP&R
• Attend coalition calls
• Work with and support the Executive Director as needed
• Other projects and tasks as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Methodical and strategic thinking.
• Project management skills.
• Budgeting and accounting experience.
• Computer literacy including ability to work with websites and software presentation platforms.
• Experience in communications, including developing and/or implementing a wide-ranging communications strategy.
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Ability to produce inspiring and engaging content.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across cultures.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work with autonomy, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with advocacy and other colleagues to ensure consistent messaging.
• Strong interpersonal skills including experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse network of individuals and organizations.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Great customer services skills.

To apply or inquire about the position, email Dawn Seek at dseek@mncha.org.