Project Lead, Health Information and Standards

Blended Working:

1–2 days a week in the office and the remainder of the working week spent working from home. Further information can be found below in the Principal Conditions of Service under Blended Working Arrangements.

HIQA has identified key behavioural and technical competencies for effective performance through a Competency Framework as seen below. Please refer to the role description for an overview of each competency and the proficiency levels required for this role. For more in-depth information on the competencies, it is important that you review the full competency framework guidance document which is available at:

This Competency Framework is based on four levels of proficiency that build on each other:

• Emerging/Developing: Required to carry out some of the core requirements of the role, with support.

• Proficient: Required to carry out core requirements of the role.

• Skilled: Required to carry out the core requirements of the role, and develop capability in others or perform in a more senior/complex role.

• Master: Expected to be a role model, demonstrate mastery, develop others, and perform at a senior/complex level.

The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole:

HIQA promotes safety and quality in the provision of health and personal social services for the public benefit.

Successful candidates will join one of the following teams within the Health Information and Standards (HIS) Directorate:

• Governance, Research and Strategy

• National Care Experience Programme

• Health Information Quality and Assurance

• Health Information Standards

• National Standards for Health and Social Care Services

This role includes leading key programmes of work, supervising interns or student placements (as appropriate), and potentially pursuing a postgraduate degree (PhD or Masters) related to the role.

Garda vetting is required on appointment and at intervals thereafter.

Demonstrate HIQA’s values by:

• Putting people first

• Being fair and objective

• Being open and accountable

• Demonstrating excellence and innovation

• Working together

• Seek clarity on role tasks

• Follow policies, procedures, and legislation

• Maintain confidentiality

• Raise safety concerns

• Identify learning opportunities

• Actively contribute to the team

• Take feedback and adapt

• Set goals aligned with HIQA’s strategy

• Team Management: Set direction, coach, train, develop, and manage recruitment and retention

• Operational Management: Budgeting, planning, health & safety compliance, audits, risk identification, and continuous improvement

• Lead evidence reviews to inform:

  • National standards

  • Tools for implementing standards

  • National surveys and public consultations

  • Compliance assessments

• Report writing and quality assurance

• Data analysis and preparation of reports/presentations

• Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods

• Contribute to academic publications and grant applications

• Share datasets where appropriate

• Lead HIS projects, including all project management elements: stakeholder engagement, risk, outputs, and reporting

• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders

• Facilitate events, workshops, and lectures

• Develop engagement and communications plans

• Represent HIQA on national/international committees

• Manage public consultations and stakeholder feedback

• Disseminate knowledge and project outcomes

• Support core team functions: reporting, QA, audits, communications

• Document management (SharePoint, databases, website)

• Information governance: DPIA, Data Sharing Agreements

• Other duties as required by manager/director

Essential:

• Level 8 degree qualification in health/social care or another relevant area AND

• Postgraduate qualification (NFQ Level 9 or higher) in one of the following:

  • Health services research, Public health, Evidence-based healthcare, Implementation science, Quality improvement, Health informatics, Health psychology, Learning technology, Epidemiology, Statistics, Project management, Public policy, Health services management, Governance, etc.

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years experience in at least one of the following:

  • Research: e.g. systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, data analysis

  • Health information projects/systems

  • Development of evidence-based standards or policies AND

• Minimum 3 years experience managing/delivering projects with multiple stakeholders AND

• Have access to own transport and a valid driver’s license

Also Required:

• Project lifecycle management

• Evaluating information for quality and relevance

• Report compilation and stakeholder coordination

• Managing large volumes of complex information

• Experience facilitating research/stakeholder groups

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Mentoring and supporting team members

• Administrative skills and ability to meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Knowledge of health/social care in Ireland

• Experience in:

  • Standards/policy development

  • Academic writing and publications

  • Data governance and protection

  • Implementation strategies and learning technologies

  • Data analysis tools (SPSS, Nvivo, Power BI, etc.)

  • Compliance assessments and audit

6-month probationary period

• Entry point: €73,961 (Engineer II – PPC scale)

• Scale: €73,961 – €90,198

• Increments:

• After 3 years’ satisfactory service at max

• After 6 years’ satisfactory service at max

• Salary may be adjusted per Government policy

• Most new hires: Single Public Service Pension Scheme

• Returning civil/public servants may retain prior scheme if gap <26 weeks

• 27 days per year, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service

• Minimum 35 hours per week

• Additional hours may be required within legal limits

• Role requires 1–2 days/week in the office, remainder at home

• Additional in-office time may be needed for onboarding or probation

• HIQA follows Civil Service Blended Working Framework

• Blended working is opt-in; details provided before start date

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