Medical Secretary

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this post is to provide secretarial and administration support to the relevant areas. The daily deliverable of the role includes high volume Dictaphone typing which forms the core function of this role.

Essential Criteria

• Achieved Leaving Certificate/ QQI Level 6 on the National Framework or equivalent qualification comparable to another jurisdiction
• Have a minimum of three years secretarial/administrative experience of which some include patient-facing role.
• Experience in Dictaphone typing: Candidates will be required to sit a medical typing test.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

How to apply & informal enquiries

pplications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 13 March 2026 by 5 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Ewelina Idzikowska, Administration Team Manager CDA at ewelina.idzikowska@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.

• May 11th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026
• July 6th, 2026