Quality Compliance Co-ordinator

CORLANN WEST - JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Ref: 94704

Job Title: Quality Compliance Co-Ordinator (West Region)

Reporting Relationship: Head of Quality Enhancement & Development

Location: CORLANN West, Kilcornan House,Clarinbridge, Co Galway

Salary Scale: Department of Health Grade V (Clerical) salary scale

Tenure of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

INTRODUCTION

CORLANN– West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the services is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, and their family and communities, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by the services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person appointed will be required to have an understanding and respect for working in accordance with the mission and ethos of the CORLANN. This requires a personal commitment to the Vision expressed both in words and in style of working.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

Co-ordinate the HIQA registration and renewal process for almost 70 Designated Centres in Counties Galway and Roscommon. Provide guidance and support to Persons in Charge and relevant senior managers in all aspects of HIQA registration and support Persons in Charge with their registration process.

Co-ordinate compliance requirements with other agencies, e.g. HSE & Day service requirements.

Provide assistance in QED for managing the recording system for all Compliance Documentation/Information.

Provide Data as requested by Senior Management, Head of Quality and the Quality team on Compliance information and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The appointee must have:

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Business Management, Business Administration, Secretarial Administration or equivalent
• Experience in Co-ordinating & Management of Compliance registration & information
• Experience in HIQA registration/renewal processes/ management of compliance systems is desirable
• Knowledge of HIQA Residential Regulations is desirable
• Maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of the registration co-ordination role
• Willingness to assume significant responsibility, ownership and accountability
• IT Literate with excellent working knowledge of MS Office to include advanced level skills in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint and at least intermediate level skills in Excel
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
• Extensive Diary and Inbox Management skills
• Excellent Minute Taking skills
• Strong numerical, analytical and attention to detail skills
• Interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels
• An ability to work within a team environment and be self-motivated
• Ability to engage and communicate with external agencies, such as HIQA and HSE, regarding compliance/Registration/ monitoring issues.
• Full Clean Drivers Licence and use of a car for work related journeys as required.

JOB DESCRIPTION - please see full details attached.

Informal enquiries to:Anna Nolan-Fitzmaurice, Head of Quality Enhancement & Development,

M: 0872129035 or E: anna.nolan@corlann.ie

Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 19th March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 27th March 2026

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.