Associate Vice President, Disaster Preparedness & Response

Core responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain strategies to equip health centers and stakeholders with tools and resources for disaster relief and response
• Lead and coordinate response efforts during emergencies, serving as primary point of contact and managing communication plans
• Identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships with Primary Care Associations, government agencies, and other partners to reduce care disruptions during disasters
• Develop and implement methods to assess the effectiveness of the Rescue Network's efforts and report outcomes to leadership and funders

This role creates positive change by equipping health centers in underserved communities with resources, coordination, and support needed to maintain uninterrupted care during crises, addressing key drivers of health including healthcare access, infrastructure stability, and workforce resilience.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of professional progressive experience in emergency management, disaster response, or community healthcare sector
• Significant leadership experience in emergency management and security operations within healthcare sector
• Strong understanding of emergency management principles, frameworks, and relevant regulations
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community leaders
• Superior experience with grant and proposal writing as well as grant and program management

Compensation and benefits information not provided in the job posting.

The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) is a transdisciplinary membership network dedicated to improving the health of America's underserved populations and supporting the clinicians that serve them.