MRHP---, Project Manager Medlis

Grade VII - Project Manager MedLIS

MRHP-05-26-231

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Location of Post:

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

There is currently one specified purpose (24 months), whole-time Grade VII – Project Manager MedLIS vacancy that will be geographically located within the Dublin and Midlands Health region, and will be based in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Grade VII – Project Manager MedLIS from which current and future, specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

For further information about the role, please contact:

Seamus Conroy

Laboratory Manager

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Email:seamus.conroy@hse.ie

HR Point of Contact:

The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Isabella Stewart

HR Recruitment Officer

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email: isabella.stewart1@hse.ie

Purpose of the Post:

To provide system administrator function and management function for the system. To co-ordinate the intense implementation throughout the hospitals listed over a six month period and after the roll out phase.

MedLIS is a new electronic system to manage laboratory tests. It allows healthcare providers to easily book tests and access test results faster. MedLIS is being introduced to improve quality of care and patient safety.

The MedLIS programme is currently in its implementation phase. It will create an integrated nationwide laboratory system that will improve the delivery of diagnostic laboratory medicine.

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:

This campaign is confined to staff who are currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies*, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 as per Workplace Relations Commission agreement – 161867.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: -

(i) Have satisfactory experience in an office under the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 at a level not lower than that of Grade IV (or equivalent).

AND

(ii) Have not less than two years satisfactory experience either in that office or in an office at a level not lower than that of Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004.

AND

(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements:

• Experience in Project Management.
• Experience of working at a senior level in a healthcare environment and in a post that has involved quality, patient safety & operations in clinical services, as relevant to this role.
• Experience of leading change in a complex organisation.
• Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.