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Assistant Director- Business Continuity

Vidant Health
Greenville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

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.
  • The Assistant Director 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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the execution of a system-wide business continuity strategy that aligns with the healthcare system's mission, vision, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the creation, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity plans and disaster recovery strategies for all hospitals, clinics, and system functions.
  • Conduct high-level risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify critical operations and dependencies, ensuring the prioritization of resources for business continuity planning.
  • Lead the coordination and execution of regular business continuity training, drills, and simulations for leadership and staff, ensuring preparedness at all levels of the organization.
  • Serve 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.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) related to business continuity and emergency management.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership to integrate business continuity with information technology disaster recovery (ITDR) planning, ensuring alignment and coordination across the system.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's 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.
  • 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 applicant's 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.

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