Training and Exercise Coordinator

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) is seeking candidates for a Training and Exercise Coordinator. This is one of two roles that leads the planning, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of healthcare emergency preparedness training and exercises across the Commonwealth of Virginia. This position works with healthcare coalitions, healthcare organizations, emergency management, public health, and government partners to support statewide preparedness priorities and meet Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) and other grant requirements.

This is a full-time position that reports to the VHHA main office in Glen Allen, Virginia. The employee must reside within the central or eastern healthcare coalition region, with responsibilities statewide. Remote work or alternative designated work locations may be required as well as 24/7, on-call availability.

Read more here. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@vhha.com.

Healthcare Preparedness Operations Manager

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) is seeking candidates for a Healthcare Preparedness Operations Manager role. This role provides statewide operational oversight of key preparedness initiatives, systems, and programs, and works closely with healthcare coalitions, state agencies, and partners to strengthen healthcare emergency preparedness, response, and recovery across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VHHA is seeking candidates that have experience in healthcare emergency preparedness, program management, and statewide coordination. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of emergency management frameworks (ICS/NIMS), healthcare coalition operations, and grant-funded programs such as HPP. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in fast-paced or response environments. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required; a master’s degree and experience with healthcare preparedness programs or statewide systems are preferred.

This is a full-time position located at VHHA’s headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia. On‑call availability may be required during emergency situations. Travel within the Commonwealth is expected.

Occasional physical activity may be required, including the ability to lift 25–50 pounds during deployments or the distribution of emergency supplies or PPE. The work environment involves limited exposure to environmental hazards.

Read more here. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@vhha.com.

Director of Quality Improvement and Clinical Excellence

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) is seeking candidates for Director, Quality Improvement and Clinical Excellence at our headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia. Under the direction of the Vice President, Quality and Patient Safety, the Director, Quality Improvement and Clinical Excellence leads quality improvement initiatives with Virginia hospitals and health systems to improve patient outcomes, support regulatory and accreditation compliance, and promote continuous improvement. The role analyzes performance data, coordinates collaborative improvement efforts, engages internal and external experts, and guides participating organizations to achieve strategic objectives.

In addition, the Director serves as the Executive Director and primary liaison between VHHA and the Virginia Organization of Nurse Leaders (VONL). This responsibility accounts for approximately 25 percent of the role and includes providing strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership to support VONL’s mission, membership growth, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (or equivalent hospital quality leadership experience) and 5-7 years of acute-care experience in quality, patient safety, accreditation, regulatory compliance, or performance improvement. They will bring strong knowledge of healthcare quality standards, data analysis, and hospital operations, along with excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA, Root Cause Analysis, or similar improvement methodologies is preferred, as are certifications such as CPHQ, CPPS, or CPHRM.

This is a full-time position which requires travel within Virginia and occasional travel within the United States is expected for this position. Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required. Teleworking may be allowed based upon mutual agreement with supervisor.

Read more about the position here. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@vhha.com.