Interview Chairperson

Irish Health Service are seeking to attract Interview chairpersons to support the interview & selection process at health region level.

The role of the chairperson will be to lead the interview panel to ensure a fair, smooth and professional process and ensure the interview is conducted in line with the CPSA. This role involves chairing interviews across all grades within the Irish Health Service.

All interviews will be conducted online. This will require the chairperson to have a level of IT knowledge, managing virtual platforms, video conferencing tools and virtual interview platforms. Basic troubleshooting is often necessary for a smooth and professional interview experience.

Additionally, a designate will be required to complete interview training prior to submitting an EOI application for the role. This is mandatory and available on HseLanD. The training covers the role requirements, structured interviewing, best practice, legislative requirements and objective candidate assessment.

The remuneration is €295 per day and will be subject to the standard Tax, PRSI deductions that apply to you. In line with Circular 24/2022 former health service and public sector employees must follow the relevant prohibition of re-employment conditions if they have previously availed of a public service pension. Link to: Circular 24/2022

Please note there is no guarantee on set days per week, and scheduling will be based on service needs. A panel of interview chairpersons will be

formed, and you will not obliged be to make yourself available on a specific day.

Reading material:

Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) Code of Practice

Online Interview Training listed below must be completed and submitted with EOI application.

• Chairing Interviews Effectively

• Recruitment Interviewer Skills

• Freedom of Information

• Data Protection

• Inclusive Recruitment – Building a Better Workforce

How to access the training material

Go to HseLanD website: Link: https://www.hseland.ie/

• You can access training on HSeLanD even if you are not an HSE employee.
• During registration, select the option indicating you are not employed by the HSE.
• Use your own unique email address to create your account and follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration.