DML-- - General Manager, Head Of Communications And Public Affairs

General Manager - Head of Communications and Public Affairs Communications & Public Affairs HSE Dublin and Midlands DML-08-25-197 Location: There is currently one Permanent / Whole-time position available in the Offices of the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region. Precise location to be agreed with successful candidate. A panel may be formed for the post of General Manager, Communications and Public Affairs, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role by contacting: Ms. Arlene Crean Regional Director, Communications and Public Affairs , Stiúrthóir Réigiúnach, Cumarsáid agus Gnóthaí Poiblí Ríomhphost/E-mail: arlene.crean@hse.ie Tel|Fón: 086 796 8640 HR Point of Contact: 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: Stephen Keane Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources , Oifigeach Cunta Foirne Acmhainni Daonna Ríomhphost/E-mail: Stephen.Keane1@hse.ie Tel|Fón: 087 181 9603 Eligibility Criteria - Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: Significant experience in a senior communications leadership role and of working in a busy press and media office including a track record of high-level media and stakeholder relations. And Proven experience of project management and delivery of large scale communications projects including implementing change management projects, parliamentary affairs and/or public information campaigns in a complex organisation. And Proven experience of managing teams in a fast-paced pressured environment. And Proven experience of implementing integrated communication strategies. And Significant experience of crisis and issues management including inter agency relations. And Proven record of managing information that involves co-ordination across a range of areas of the health service. And Strong evidence of an ability to develop a network of relationships among press and media and within the organisation. And Excellent writing and presenting skills. 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.