Introduction

Competency is an important aspect, especially when combined with proficiency. In the case of Barbera et al. (2007), competency means creating a model which works well in business management and research, especially for health emergency management. The competency-based model has been used extensively over the last 25 years, and this is not bound to change anytime soon. The reasons that Barbera et al., (2007), and co puts forth is that it is essential to enhance job analysis by relating the skills, knowledge, abilities with the overall objectives of the company or the organization Emphasis is being put into competency as it helps align the objectives of the different individual jobs with the main goals of the organization. The main aim of skills is to ensure that the matching is done and boost productivity and efficiency especially in tasks that are directly related to management of emergencies.

Competencies in the Emergency Management Program Manager

Three competencies that are key to the emergency management program manager are teamwork, responsibility and communication skills. According to Barbera et al., (2007), definitions for competency are especially motive, traits, skills, and aspects of one’s self-image. Responsibility competence aims to ensure that performance is adequate and superior. The emergency management program manager is expected to show responsibility and taking control of situations as quickly as possible. Showing responsibility qualities are believed to be a tool to sieve the committed and those that are not willing to give their best to the organization. Competency is essential as it has been used to guide the future of programs and training and development for most teams. The best way to achieve organizational goals is to ensure that that the manager of the department is responsible and ready to give instructions, especially in the emergency response docket.

Teamwork is also an essential aspect of the emergency management program because it helps in the achievement of institutional goals. According to my opinion Barbera et al., (2007), is not asking for a lot from the person identified in the competencies document as this is the prerequisite in minimizing damages and improving health emergency management. In designing the health emergency management competencies framework, teamwork is required to come to a consensus on how to formulate it. The EMP manager is responsible for providing and bringing together the teams to achieve emergency response activities. The overall situation would mean setting performance standards and goals that can be achieved by all the team.

On the other hand communication skill is another competency that is important to the emergency management program manager. Being able to pass the message from one area of the department to the other swiftly and quickly is a crucial aspect in the emergency docket. The insisting of competencies by Barbera et al., (2007), is proof of how it is essential to develop adequate resources and preparedness especially in matters of communication skills, training, and disaster management. Awareness is crucial as it represents an understanding of knowledge and competency for the achievement of organizational goals.

Conclusions

Setting the standards for organizational competencies will now help shape the methodology that is used in identifying and assessing the skills within the said organization. Another critical aspect is ensuring that operations are led by proficiencies individuals and experts to solve problems. The focus of the article in matters of competency is to ensure that health emergency program management is not only made possible by the manager being competent but also by the levels of mastery brought by every individual team member. The overall situation would mean setting performance standards and goals that can be achieved by all stakeholders. Setting the standards for organizational competencies helps shape the methodology that is used in identifying and assessing the skills within the organization.

References

Barbera, J. A., Macintyre, A. G., & Shaw, G. MD, DSc, Seefried V., MPH, Westerman L., RN,   Sergio de Cosmo, MS (2007). VHA-EMA Healthcare Emergency Management         Competencies: Competency Framework Final Report. Emergency Response and Recovery.