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Location: Deerpark RP Killarney Contracted Hours Available: 8 Do you take pride in creating great experiences for others and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving people to join our team as Sales Assistants. Our stores are places of celebration, creativity, and connection—every day of the year. As things get busier, we’re looking for extra hands and friendly faces to help keep everything running smoothly. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you on the team. The day to day What You’ll Be Getting Up To: About You No retail experience needed, you’ll be working with a friendly team and receive full training. What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, comfortable on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) and ready to help. If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it.
Chief Medical Information Officer
Reporting Relationship The CMIO, HSE SWwill have a direct reporting line to the Regional Director of Technology and Transformation HSE SW, and a professional reporting relationship to the Chief Clinical Officer, HSE SW. The CMIOmay continue to practice in in their service site for an agreed proportion of their time and for that time will report to the relevant site personnel in keeping with approved local arrangements. Key Working Relationships In the execution of the role, the CMIO, HSE SW will work in close collaboration with a range of professionals including; · Regional Director of Technology & Transformation, HSE SW · Regional Executive Officer, HSE SW · Chief Clinical Officer, HSE SW · Clinical, Nursing and Operational Teams, HSE SW · Chief Medical Information Officers across the HSE and other clinical informatics leads · Technology & Transformation programme/project managers who are part of the overall T&T Programme; · External stakeholders including HSE, Department of Health, and Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. · Relevant internal and external stakeholders that will assist the change management The successful execution of duties will involve the development of appropriate relationships with clinical, operational and technical colleagues across the health service nationally. It will also require extensive communications with key stakeholders within the region and beyond. Purpose of the Post To work as part of a team to ensure the delivery of major ICT enabled change programmes. This will include ensuring the services effect change to ensure the business benefits are delivered. The CMIO, HSE SW will provide the clinical leadership to drive national programmes under Digital for Care 2030. The CMIO, HSE SW is the clinical business change lead for the region, with responsibilities including: · Achieving full commitment to transformations required to achieve integrated healthcare for patients and service users, through the evolution of Digital for Care 2030. · Utilising their clinical expertise and leadership in the design and delivery of clinical solutions in conjunction with the regional & national Technology & Transformation teams. · Delivering the clinical governance framework for regional implementation of Digital for Care 2030 ensuring clinical effectiveness and clinical safety · Ensuring clinical engagement in the adoption and use of technology, for continuous clinical process improvements, focussing on patient and service user outcomes. · Providing clinical leadership for the digital and information development to support the safe and efficient design, implementation and use of systems to deliver improvements in the quality and outcomes of care · Assisting the development of high quality clinical information and organisational reform · Driving and supporting the transformation opportunities afforded through Digital for Care 2030. In addition, the CMIO, HSE SW will provide advice and support to the Regional Executive Management Team through their role on the implementation of Digital for Care 2030; providing expert clinical informatics advice and guidance and working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure patient and clinical involvement in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of systems and services. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The CMIO, HSE SW will have the following duties and responsibility: · Provide visionary leadership with a focus on digital transformation, innovation, collaboration and the ongoing implementation of Digital for Care 2030 to drive better patient access, experience and outcomes. · Lead the regional clinical information strategy for the implementation of the National EHR within the Digital for Care Programme. There is a specific focus on aligning the implementation of all clinical IT systems with the EHR, within the Digital for Care Programme; · Develop the necessary regional governance structures related to clinical information for the EHR to ensure full engagement, input and feedback on Informatics related issues; liaising with the clinical staff, medical executive committees, clinical departments, and other constituents to use informatics to promote the clinical agenda; · Provide expert advice and thought leadership regarding digital health in the development and execution of the clinical improvement and development strategies, including clinical efforts for improved patient outcomes, reduced variations in care, and enhanced physician engagement as they relate to IT systems and processes; · Oversee the implementation and continued use of the electronic health record and other clinical informatics systems, including analytics tools, to support quality and performance improvement initiatives; · Improve clinician adoption, acceptance, and use of clinical information systems while enhancing physician satisfaction with clinical information systems; · Manage the expectations of clinical information system end-users; · Monitor operational and design criteria of the electronic medical record system to ensure that the organization is meeting criteria ahead of deadlines; · Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships and partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including staff, unions, professional bodies, regulatory bodies, the Department of Health, other government agencies, and the broader national public and private sector information and technology services. · Assist in creating an institutional culture that promotes patient safety and high standards of ethical conduct when using Informatics solutions · Work as required with the Chief Information Security Officer to support the development and maintenance of effective Information Security Systems on a regional & national basis. · Demonstrate the capacity to lead and work well with others in the spirit of teamwork and cooperation. · Demonstrate excellent skills in all forms of communication - effective verbal and written skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to myriad audiences. · Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. · Act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required. · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application · Be a CCST registered Medical practitioner with the Medical Council of Ireland. AND · Hold a permanent post as a Consultant practicing in a medical specialty within the Irish Public Health service. AND · Have senior clinical leadership experience and be able to evidence same. 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. Post Specific Requirements · Significant medical informatics/digital health experience AND · Leading or making significant contributions to major or national programmes involving technology enabled change /significant digital solutions and managing the impact of such implementations on patient care and processes Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Information and Communications Technology · A medical clinician who contributes and assists in the development of an digital for care vision that will drive the Digital for Care and EHR strategy · A medical clinician who clearly understands clinical information technology and informatics and its potential impact on patient safety and health care quality · Passionate about clinical informatics as a tool to improve quality of care. · Previous experience of leading or being strongly involved in programmes involving technology enabled change · Desirable to have experience of national digital solutions and the impact of such implementations on patient care and processes · Desirable to have experience of information governance principles being applied in healthcare · Ability to analyse complex workflows and how these can be improved through the deployment of technology · Ability to understand the potential impact of digital tools on all staff and assess the learning needs; · Strong interest and drive to develop an Informatics based education and research agenda; · Ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the EHR system, ensuring it meets clinical and operational objectives. Leadership & Direction in a complex environment · Has the required clinical leadership skills, vision and passion to lead and manage wide scale change in a complex environment · Develops a shared sense of commitment and participation among staff in the management of change, the development of the workforce and in responding to the changing health needs of patients · Demonstrates competence in looking at the longer term and broader issues concerning the provision of better health services for the population served and the ability to develop a clear view of how digital capability can contribute to this · Is a positive driver for change; has the capacity to lead, organise and motivate staff to function effectively in times of rapid change · Recognises that optimising at an organisational level may involve compromising individual objectives · Leads on establishing enabling clinical and organisational governance · Works with the HSE, DOH and other relevant stakeholders to establish policies, standards, and guidelines for EHR use · Engages in national and international discussions and collaborations on EHR best practices and interoperability. Critical Analysis & Decision Making · Has the ability to analyse and evaluate, in a rational, objective, consistent and systematic manner, complex information and identify the core issues and arguments at hand · Has the ability to consider the range of options available, involving other parties at the appropriate time and level and makes balanced and timely choices\decisions; is confident in own judgement · Shows a strong degree of self-sufficiency, being capable of personally pushing proposals and recommending decisions on a proactive basis while actively suggesting improvements and adapting readiness to change Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Can communicate ideas, vision and information clearly and convincingly in a manner that is sensitive to wider issues and has the ability to advocate for and negotiate a favourable position for the achievement of overall objectives · Demonstrates the ability to interact in a professional manner with other health care staff and other key stakeholders. · Possesses the interpersonal skills to facilitate working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, with healthcare workers and other key stakeholders; to establish mutual understanding and commonality of purpose to ensure effective outcomes · Possesses the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and actively liaise with individuals and groups internally and externally Working with and Through Others · Has excellent interpersonal, networking, negotiation and communication skills to influence others, create and sustain effective partnerships, and drive research and innovation within the portfolio and across the health service · Is committed to building a professional network to remain up to date with and influence internal and external politics · Is committed to working co-operatively with and influencing senior management and healthcare professionals to drive forward the designated agenda
Grade VII ICT Modern Workplace Power Platform Developer
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities: 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 CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade VIII - .NET Technical Architect
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities: 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade VIII - Cloud Architect
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
GVII Automation Test Engineer
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Automation Testing 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade VII ICT Modern Workplace Test Lead
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities The role requires an experienced Test Lead with a strong technical background in an ICT environment. 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade VII - BI & Data Analytics Lead
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: •Child Protection and Welfare •Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services •Alternative Care •Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption •Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) •Children’s Service Regulation •Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie About Tusla: The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children. It represents the most comprehensive reform of services for the development, welfare and protection of children and the support of families ever undertaken in Ireland. It is an ambitious move which brings together some 5,000 staff who were previously employed within Children and Family Services of the Health Service Executive, the National Educational Welfare Board and the Family Support Agency. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: The role requires an experienced BI & Data Analytics Lead with a strong technical background in an ICT environment. This role will help drive an integrated, end-to-end approach to data and reporting using the Microsoft analytics platform. BI Dashboards and Report Deployment •Lead the design and delivery of business intelligence dashboards and reports that support key organisational decisions. •Develop intuitive, user-friendly Power BI dashboards and visualisations aligned to business needs. •Support the development of trusted, well-structured datasets and data models to ensure consistent and reliable reporting. •Work across the full reporting lifecycle, including ETL processes, data flows, and data transformation. •Contribute to the development and evolution of the organisation’s modern data platform (Microsoft Fabric). •Optimise and tune SQL queries and data models to ensure strong performance and scalability. •Support the deployment and release management of BI solutions in a controlled and reliable manner. •Ensure reports and data solutions are accurate, performant, and easy to use. •Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical data solutions. •Support the automation of data processes to ensure timely and up-to-date information. Relationship Management and Collaboration •Works as part of a data and analytics team to facilitate the delivery of Business Intelligence solutions in Tusla •Works as part of the data team to facilitate the delivery of new data driven solutions being developed by Tusla ICT. •Collaborate with teams on multiple projects •Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing priorities •Develop and update technical documentation •Preparation of project related documentation, e.g. Project Plan, Risk Register, Issues Log, Project Structure, Requirements analysis •Works in collaboration with the ICT service delivery team as required to support the implementation and integration of ICT systems. Resource Management •Manage interactions with contractors and staff •Interact with the different ICT teams to deliver data process maps. Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: •Have a third level qualification in Computer Science, ICT, data analytics, or a related discipline •Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Report Development role, including practical use of analytics methodologies, statistics, reporting and data visualisation, Power BI or MS Fabric •Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, MS Power BI, MS Fabric, Azure Data Services •Proficient and experienced in scripting T-SQL and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) 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. 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Grade VIII - ICT Analyst & Design Lead
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: •Child Protection and Welfare •Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services •Alternative Care •Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption •Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) •Children’s Service Regulation •Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities: •Lead the engagement with business stakeholders and facilitate workshops with subject matter experts •Lead the development of process maps, high level business requirements and prioritising schedules •Develop design proposals and low functional prototypes to guide business stakeholders in the sign-off process •Host sprint planning and sprint retrospective sessions •Lead the documentation of uses cases, business rules and acceptance criteria as each sprint progresses •Manage the end-to-end engagement with business stakeholders •Support the development of documentation through all phases of the SDLC •Develop detailed understanding of all systems becoming the key expert in the ICT team to support knowledge transfer to development, testing and support teams •Manage team/resources as appropriate. This may include both staff and contracted analyst/design related team members. •As a senior member of the team take a leadership role in the SDLC, operational excellence and the successfully delivery of solutions. Managing & Delivering Results (Operational Excellence) •Ensure that policies and procedures are aligned with best practice, are well documented and communicated to others. •Ensure that assigned projects are managed in line with stated objectives and within specified budget and timelines. •Implement agreed changes in a co-operative and supportive manner, finding innovative ways to deliver service improvements within resource limitations. •Develop appropriate project methodologies and establish working practices that promote cross-functional team working. •Work with other Directorate and Tusla Senior Managers in the implementation and roll-out of new developments, with a particular emphasis on consistency and alignment across the system and reference to best practice, outcome measures and value for money. Teamwork, Leadership & Building and Maintaining Relations •Share information with the wider team as appropriate. •Be accountable for own work and that of others as appropriate. •Work on own initiative as well as part of a wider team. •Co-operate and work in harmony with other teams and disciplines. •Lead by example, motivate and encourage others, build team commitment. •Deal with under performance in a timely and constructive manner. Finance & Human Resources •Monitor budgets and expenditure. •Develop and support business cases for new resources etc. •Support HR processes within the directorate. Commitment to providing a quality service •Be flexible and adaptable in his/her approach to work, embrace change and adapt work practices accordingly. •Promote and maintain a quality customer-focused environment. •Monitor efficiency within own area of responsibility and take remedial action or notify supervisor as appropriate. •Continuously seek to improve systems / processes. Education & Training •Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate. •Engage in career and professional development planning. •Oversee the provision of a framework for the promotion of staff development and training by making recommendations with regard to the ongoing education, mentoring, training and in-service needs of the inspection and monitoring team. •Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop professional knowledge and keep updated with current and relevant HR legislation. •Provide training with the team and region to share knowledge of relevant HR Procedures/ Processes. Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: •Have a third level qualification in a relevant discipline to the role. •Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in ICT analyst / design related role. •Demonstrated strong experience and expertise of defining and documenting requirements in complex environments leading to the development of enterprise solutions. •Demonstrated strong experience and expertise in facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to lead engagements with stakeholders. •Demonstrated experience of agile software development methodologies and good understanding of software development technologies. 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. 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Head of Networks (General Manager)
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is General Manager €87,471 €89,679 €93,178 €96,703 €100,200 €103,706 €108,804 (01.06.2026) New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Location of Post The Chief Technology Officer is open to engagement as regards the expected level of on-site attendance required at one of the below hubs, in the context of the requirements of this role and the HSE’s Blended Working Policy. Technology & Transformation currently have a number of offices throughout Ireland and it is expected that the successful candidate will work from one of these digital hubs · Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin Ospidéal Dr Steevens’, Baile Átha Cliath · Bective Street, Kells, Meath Sráid Bheigthí, Ceanannas, Co na Mí · Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo Ionad Gnó Uí Fhithcheallaigh, Sráid na Lachan, Sligeach · Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Aras Slainte Chluainín, Manorhamilton, Leitrim · Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork Áras Sláinte, Bóthar Wilton, Corcaigh · Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Cill Chainnigh · Merlin Park Hospital, Galway Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne, Gaillimh · 98 Henry Street, Limerick 98 Sráid Anraí, Luimneach · Scott Building Midlands Regional Hospital, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre, Tulach Mhor, Uíbh Fhailí · Southgate Shopping Centre, Colpe Cross, Drogheda, Meath Ionad Siopadoireachta Southgate, Crois Cholpa, Droichead Átha, Co. na Mí · University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Kerry Ospidéal Ollscoile Ciarraí, Trá Lí, Ciarraí · Hale Street, Ardee, Louth Shráid Héil, Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia, Có Lú · St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, HSE, Ospidéal Naomh Lúcás, Bóthar an larthair, Cluain Meala, Contae Thiobraid Árann There is currently one permanent and whole time position available. A panel may be created for Head of Networks (General Manager) within Technology & Transformation, from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post The Head of Networks (General Manager) will be responsible for the core technologies for data networking in the HSE, including development of OGP frameworks, ensuring solution design and operation is aligned with organisational strategy and fit for purpose for business requirements and production support for a large complex distributed network. The role provides strategic leadership, management and direction for HSE Network Services, ensuring that the national network infrastructure is: · Secure and resilient · Scalable and future‑proofed · Capable of supporting both current and emerging healthcare delivery needs While the post has a strong strategic, governance and programme management focus, the Head of Networks must retain a deep foundational understanding of core networking technologies in order to: · Effectively govern network services · Manage and assure third‑party vendors · Assess architectural and design decisions · Translate emerging technology trends into practical, deliverable solutions The role presents a unique opportunity to shape and evolve Ireland’s largest enterprise network environment, delivering modern, software‑defined, resilient and secure network services that directly enable: · Digital healthcare transformation · Improved clinical system availability · Better patient and service outcomes This will be achieved through the: · Oversight of Network management, working with health service IT community and partners with respect to design and implementation of new network solutions and ongoing sustainment and development of the current network. · Standardisation of the existing network platforms with respect to build, security, access and the control environment. · Provision of a consultative platform for new and evolving Network technology requirements leveraging internal and external expertise where required. · Management of a Technical Standards document for Networks, which can be shared with partners and solution providers. · Development of a Strategic document outlining the alignment of Technology & Transformation Network technology stack with Health Service plans: o Digital for Care: A Digital Framework for Ireland 2024 - 2030 o Sláintecare Principal Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities · The design, implementation, procurement and support of the HSE “Network”, which includes the technology components and services which deliver WAN, LAN, WLAN and Internet connectivity. · To develop HSE Network patterns and standards which are aligned with the Digital for Care service requirements. · Provision of a forum for Network innovation and dealing with systemic issues with the technology underpinning the HSE Network. · Work closely with all Technology & Transformation areas in terms of network strategy and the implementation of next generation solutions. · Working closely with other Technology & Transformation areas to ensure Network patterns are secure by design and aligned with IT security strategy, policy, standards. · Keeping pace with key industry developments and creating partnership opportunities with industry leaders in technology solutions to the Irish health system. · Lead, inspire, mentor and support network and service management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. · Financial management of relevant budgets, ensuring compliance with HSE National Financial Regulations. · Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, prioritise and deliver network development projects and initiatives. · Research and maintain current knowledge of national and international trends in network infrastructure, services and delivery models. General · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. · To act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required. · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to allcommunications with internal and external stakeholders. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Applicants must, at the latest date of application, clearly demonstrate, all of the criteria listed below as relevant to the role: · Significant experience working at a senior level in the design, procure, build and run of Enterprise Scale Network Infrastructure and Services across a large, distributed network in a complex organisation, including both on-premises and cloud environments, with responsibility for defining and governing network architecture at enterprise scale. · Proven experience leading and delivering complex network‑related ICT‑enabled change programmes and transformation initiatives, with a strong record of translating strategic objectives into sustained operational outcomes, working collaboratively and managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, partners, vendors and service providers to maximise service delivery and project outcomes. · Experience of leading and managing a large distributed team, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrated experience of complex procurements, budget planning, financial management and resource management processes relevant to large‑scale ICT services. 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. Other requirements specific to the post · Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. · Flexibility in relation to working hours to fulfil the requirements of the role Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience Demonstrates: · Knowledge and experience in the design, build and run of large Network Infrastructure and Services across a complex, enterprise‑scale organisation, including Core Data Centre Networking, LAN and WLAN, WAN, Internet and cloud environments, with responsibility for defining, governing and evolving network architecture at national scale. · Deep technical knowledge of modern enterprise networking, including routing and switching, wide area networking and SD‑WAN, network security, cloud and hybrid networking, and software‑defined and virtualised networking principles, encompassing multi‑carrier connectivity, policy‑based traffic engineering, application‑aware routing, controller‑based architectures, automation and operational agility. · Knowledge and experience of leading and managing Network delivery and management programmes in a large complex organisation, as relevant to the role. · Proven experience leading large‑scale network delivery programmes, ICT‑enabled change initiatives and associated public‑sector procurement activities within a complex organisation, including delivery through OGP frameworks and, where applicable, OJEU processes, with a strong record of sustainable operational outcomes · Knowledge of the issues, developments and current thinking on best practice in relation to Technology delivery, with a specific focus on Network matters. · Knowledge and experience of creating and implementing a strategy for the deployment of next generation Networks for the HSE.
