Project Manager | Education And Practice

Project manager – Education and Practice

· 0.8 WTE

· Specified Purpose Contract (Approx. 1 year)

· Based in Harold’s Cross

This is an exciting new role within AIIHPC to support the Programme Manager Education and Practice to advance the AIIHPC‘s key strategic role within the hospice and palliative care sector environment across two jurisdictions (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) in line with AIIHPC’s aims of ensuring excellent palliative care is available for everyone at the right time and place across the island of Ireland. The Project Manager – Education and Practice will support AIIHPC’s member organisations and key stakeholders with developing innovative and engaging palliative care education across undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development programmes targeted at health and social care professionals, along with education resources targeted at the wider public. The post holder will support a range of education programmes including the re-established AIIHPC’s Education Network and Hospice Education Providers Network and the review and update of the Palliative Care Competence Framework. The post holder will also support practice-based programmes including quality improvement initiatives and Communities of Practice targeted at specialist palliative care.

Essential Criteria:

Experience:

· A minimum of 3 years project management experience within the last 5 years within healthcare

· Experience of working in partnership with multiple agencies and with multidisciplinary teams

· Experience of supporting the delivery projects and initiatives within

Qualification:

· Degree level qualification

Core competencies:

· Excellent organisational skills

· Team building and influencing skills including ability to manage conflict

· Excellent interpersonal skills and high standards of verbal and written communication

· Excellent Microsoft office ICT skills including CRM systems

Transport:

· Hold a current full driving license and have access to a form of transport in order to fulfil the functions of the post

Desirable Criteria:

Experience:

· A good understanding of palliative, end-of-life care and bereavement care

· Experience in developing content for websites

· Experience of facilitating webinars/ online meetings

· Experience of working within an education / practice development role within health care

Qualifications:

· Formal project management qualification

Core Competencies:

· Experience in tracking and monitoring finances and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Please note that applicants require the necessary permits to work in Republic of Ireland.

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Melanie Nugent| Programme Manager – Education & Practice| 0044 7949 554981| mnugent@aiihpc.org

Please note the interview date for the post has been set for Wednesday 23 July 2025

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 PM on Friday 11thJuly 2025.