General Manager, Head Of Data, Analytics And Intelligence Services

The National Screening Service

The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes: cervical, breast and bowel screening, together with diabetic retinopathy screening. These programmes play a vital role in improving population health outcomes through the early detection and treatment of disease.

The NSS invites eligible, asymptomatic individuals to participate in screening programmes designed to identify disease risk at the earliest possible stage — helping to reduce morbidity and mortality, improve outcomes, and support timely access to further investigation and treatment where required.

As a national leader in population health screening, the NSS is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based services that:
• Promote early detection and intervention
• Improve health outcomes across the population
• Support timely diagnosis and treatment
• Reduce unnecessary testing while maximising screening effectiveness
• Encourage participation and equitable access to screening services

The NSS also provides strategic advice and expertise to the wider HSE and key stakeholders on matters relating to screening policy, delivery, and innovation.

A central pillar of the NSS Strategy 2023–2027, Choose Screening, is the advancement of Data and Information capabilities across the organisation. Through the NSS Data Roadmap, the organisation is harnessing the power of data, analytics, digital innovation, and emerging technologies to strengthen service delivery, support evidence-based decision-making, and improve outcomes for the people of Ireland.

About the role:

The Head of Data, Analytics & Intelligence will play a pivotal leadership role in establishing the NSS as a high-performing, data-driven organisation through strategic oversight of Data Management, Data Protection, Analytics, and AI functions. This role will transform how the NSS leverages data to enhance screening effectiveness, improve participant outcomes, and deliver best-in-class healthcare services, supporting the achievement of the NSS 2030 vision set out in the Data Ecosystem Roadmap.

The NSS manages health data relating to over 51% of Ireland’s population at any given time. The successful candidate will lead the development of a new integrated Data & Intelligence function, bringing together data management, analytics, and information governance into a unified structure that will drive the implementation of the NSS Data Roadmap. This role will be instrumental in embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation, enabling real-time performance monitoring, strategic insight, service innovation, and continuous quality improvement across all screening programmes.

The Candidate:

Candidates must demonstrate significant senior leadership experience in Data Management, Analytics, or Intelligence within a large, complex, multi-stakeholder environment. They will have a proven track record in developing and delivering data and intelligence strategies, leading organisational change, and driving service improvement through strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The successful candidate will also possess substantial experience in leading high-performing teams, working collaboratively across governance structures, and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. A high level of professional knowledge, strategic leadership capability, and management competence is essential for the successful delivery of this role.

Please refer to detailed job description for eligibilty criteria.

Join our team and we'll provide you with the support you need to deliver and succeed. This is an unmissable opportunity to join a diverse and supportive workplace where staff feel valued. #ChooseScreening