Director of Safety Management​/UKHC

Job Summary

The Director of Safety Management and Planning will oversee and assure continuous regulatory readiness for UK Health Care Enterprise. This individual will direct, manage, and coordinate all activities related to environmental safety and life safety. This will encompass environmental scanning, assessment, planning and execution of plans. Ultimately, this role is to evaluate, create, develop and implement policies, guidelines, procedures and programs to ensure a safe and healthy patient care environment for staff, faculty, students, patients and visitors.

Responsible for all aspects of the hospital’s (inpatient & ambulatory) environmental safety programs (e.g., hazardous waste management that includes chemical, radioactive, and regulated medical waste, and emergency management/preparedness). Supervises the resolution of all safety related incidents, including those involving employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the hospital’s buildings and/or equipment. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Certified Safety Professional certification preferred

Final date to receive applications 01/18/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

• Director

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care