Emergency Preparedness Fellow

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$20,800 - $110,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Preparedness Fellowship Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a 1-year program (with a vested option for extension) designed to provide career and professional development in a healthcare setting for a current student in a recognized Master's program or a recent graduate. This fellowship prepares the candidate for leadership opportunities in emergency management, public health preparedness, healthcare emergency preparedness, and related fields by offering direct participation in activities that build and strengthen essential planning, mitigation, response, and recovery skills. The program follows a quarterly structure to guide and demonstrate competencies through specific tasks. Fellows will be prepared to apply for AEM/CEM certifications by the end of the fellowship. The Fellow will work with the Emergency Preparedness Team, acting as a leader, advisor, and participant in developing and implementing emergency management policies and practices. This role involves engaging with senior management on planning organizational needs, goals, objectives, and criteria for creating essential plans, policies, procedures, and job aids to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, vendors, and staff at CHOP.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - Required
Master's Degree Enrolled in with emergency management, public health, emergency preparedness, homeland security, or related fields of study - Required
Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative methods for the development and management of emergency preparedness programs and initiatives
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of ICS, HICS, NDMS, NIMS, and HSEEP
Demonstrated analytic ability
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills
Commitment to cultural competency and diversity in the workplace
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain and operationalize emergency preparedness associated technologies, as needed
Willing to be challenged at a high level
Energetic, hard-working, ambitious, and a self-starter
Flexible and willing to assume a variety of role assignments
Objective and insightful
Service, team, and learning oriented
Advance CHOP's I.C.A.R.E. values (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence)
As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree - Preferred

Responsibilities

Develops plans, policies, procedures, and job aids to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals within the CHOP Network.
Creates, executes, and evaluates Tabletop, Functional, and Full-Scale Exercises to test and improve new and existing plans and procedures.
Serves as the emergency preparedness Subject Matter Expert on select CHOP committees and initiatives to maintain a culture of emergency preparedness.
Prepares and conducts presentations on emergency preparedness initiatives for said committees.
Conducts research, including literature review and off-site visits, to ensure that emergency preparedness best practices are undertaken at CHOP.
Serves on committees inside and outside of CHOP to further develop healthcare preparedness in the region in accordance with best practices.
Serves as the 24/7 Emergency Preparedness On-Call staff member on a rotating basis to support emergency response virtually or in-person, depending on the needs and location of the incident.
Assists in supporting the overall emergency preparedness portfolio and other related duties incidental to the work in each phase of emergency management - mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.