NSS GVII Project Manager

The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes – for cervical, breast and bowel screening and for detecting sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes.

Our programmes focus on looking for early signs of disease in healthy people, so that we can:

· detect health issues early

· help prevent disease

· ensure that anyone who does develop the disease being screened for has the best chance of early, more effective treatment

· reduce people’s risk of developing a disease or its complications • support people in making informed decisions about their health

Choose Screening: Together we can make a difference the National Screening Service 5year Strategic Plan outlining our strategic priorities and goals for the years 2023-2027.

Our mission: We deliver population screening programmes that help prevent, reduce the risk of, and assist the recognition of, disease in Ireland.

Our vision: To work together to save lives and improve people’s health through population screening. The role of the National Screening Service also includes policy, development and advice.

The Opportunity

The purpose of the post is to effectively support the work of the Strategy, Business & Projects department. The post holder will:

· Provide project management expertise, guidance and support as required to NSS departments/programmes undertaking projects, as directed.

· Be responsible for managing and being actively involved in projects, across the NSS using NSS/HSE project management methodology.

· Lead and participate in workstreams as assigned.

· Bring consistency in approach to projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

· Lead, manage and participate in projects associated with the department.

· Take an active role in the achievement of project deliverables.

· Develop project proposal business cases, project charters and project initiation documents.

· Develop, monitor, and update project plans and budgets.

· Develop and manage stakeholder engagement and communication plans.

· Outline project work breakdown structures.

· Identify, describe, and manage risks and issues in accordance with the HSE Enterprise risk policy processes.

· Ensure that any proposed changes to original project initiation documents are progressed through a change management process.

Business Reporting

· Develop internal reports and presentations suitable for senior level audiences.

· Prepare clear, concise, accurate reports supported by sufficient reliable documentary evidence, including relevant data monitoring and reporting.

· Prepare and collate information as required, in the preparation of responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Parliamentary Questions on behalf of the Head of Department or nominee as required.

· Contribute to monthly/annual and other ad-hoc reports/documentation as required.

Please refer to below for detailed job description.

The Person - Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

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

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

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.

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