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JOB SUMMARY: As a Junior Custom Commercial Manager, you will use your expertise to support Area Sales Managers and customers with Custom orders. In this role within our Markets department, you will collaborate closely with the Supply Chain and Product teams to ensure the timely production and delivery of bespoke orders manufactured on our dedicated custom-order lines. This specialised capability distinguishes Portwest from its competitors, and as a Junior Custom Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all custom orders are completed and delivered on schedule. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Warehouse Operative
Job Description **Working Days will be Wednesday to Sunday** Scope of Position: Responsible for accurate receiving, storing and preparing and shipping orders of product Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as required by your branch. Inbound Freight: Counts all products, compares to manifest and checks all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates. Reports shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Signs for inbound shipments when necessary. If assigned, and you are a qualified forklift driver, unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations. Storage: Maximizes space usage. Properly and safely puts away items onto the racks. Order Picking: Ensures that the correct number and type of product is picked. Transports orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment. Stencils, tags or marks orders as required. Outbound Freight: Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Accepts signatures for outbound as necessary. Efficiently moves product into outbound delivery vehicles. Facility / Equipment: Maintains equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operates equipment safely and efficiently. Complies with all local, OSHA or Expeditors' standards. Inventory: Keeps accurate records and reports. Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensures proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer. Other Duties: Repacks or re-boxes cases per customer instructions. Repairs and re-boxes damaged goods as required. Operates shrink-wrap machine if assigned. Qualifications 2 Years Experience in similar roles Must have valid Counter Balance and Reach truck License Special Requirements: Must have excellent work habits. Must be familiar with warehouse systems. Manual Handling certification is required. Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits, contact us to find out more about our great company!
Centre Administrator
Pieta’s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. Pieta provide a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta also operate a national 24-hour helpline (1800 247 247) and a dedicated Education and Training office. We are committed to delivering our services with care and professionalism and continue to strive to ensure that we provide the best service for our clients. The role of the Centre Administrator is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all who attend, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the centre’s daily activities and be present in the centre. Responsibilities Welcoming clients to the centre and general reception duties Managing petty cash, post and donations in line with Pieta policy Completing required maintenance and safety checks and linking with operational department around these Provide administrative support to therapists under the direction of the Clinical Service Manager Organising meetings and take minutes as required Ensure appropriate filing system (both paper and electronic via Salesforce) Ensure data kept in line with GDPR, data protection and confidentiality policies Opening and closing of the Pieta centre Ensure appropriate resources available for smooth running of the centre in line with centre budget and maintain office equipment and coordinate purchasing and delivery of office stationery Ensure invoices and back-up documentation are submitted on time Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pieta Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by Pieta This role requires flexibility to cover annual leave, sick cover and some evening and/or weekend work Essential Experience Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office - Salesforce experience is desirable Good organisational and administration skills with careful attention to detail Capacity to complete work in a timely and accurate manner Experience in working with databases an advantage (e.g. Salesforce) Calm, compassionate and welcoming manner Proficient communication and interpersonal skills Ability to take responsibility for ensuring that work is completed to a high standard Ability to work on their own initiative and a strong ability to work with a team Exercises good judgment about who to share information with when the level of confidentiality is unclear Organised and flexible in meeting multiple demands Demonstrate a belief and enthusiasm for the work of Pieta and adhere to the core values of Pieta
Sales Merchandiser
To deliver brilliant in-store execution across a defined territory by improving availability, shelf standards, planogram compliance, promotional compliance and POS visibility. Reports to: Field Sales Manager Works closely with:- field sales, telesales, operations, brand teams, retail partners. WHAT WILL YOU DO? In-store Execution • Visit assigned stores to an agreed call cycle and complete daily call plan • Merchandise products to company standards (facing, rotation, tidy shelves, correct pricing where applicable) • Drive on-shelf availability by identifying gaps, checking backstock and flagging supply issues and agreeing orders. • Implement agreed planograms / shelf layouts and maintain category standards • Ensure promotions are live (correct price, correct location, correct stock), and escalate issues quickly • Install/maintain POSM (window stickers, shelf talkers, wobblers, FSDUs where relevant) within guidelines Reporting & compliance • Capture required call reporting (photos, POS confirmation, stock issues, promo compliance, competitor notes) • Record actions clearly (what was done, what’s needed next, any blocks) • Raise maintenance / compliance issues (pricing errors, missing POS, poor stock location) through the agreed route Store Relationships • Build positive working relationships in-store; always be professional and respectful • Support store staff with simple product queries (within training) Territory & Ways of Working • Journey plan efficiently to hit call coverage and reduce wasted travel time • Keep any equipment / POS stock organised (if you hold POS in van/home) • Attend training and follow company H&S / manual handling standards Key Measures (example KPIs) • Call completion / coverage vs plan • Planogram compliance % • Promo compliance % (price/location/stock) • Distribution Across area % • POSM installed / maintained (right store, right time) • On-shelf availability / out-of-stock reduction (as measured/observed) • Reporting accuracy and timeliness SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Previous retail merchandising / FMCG / retail operations experience (or strong retailer background) • Full clean driving licence • Comfortable with basic IT (mobile app/reporting, photos, email/Teams as needed) • Physically able to handle merchandising tasks (standing, bending, light lifting; manual handling training provided) • Experience working with symbols/multiples convenience retail • Familiarity with planograms, POS compliance and promo set-ups • Field-based across the given territory • Travel required; some early starts depending on store needs • Manual handling involved (within safe working practices) BENEFITS • Company van & Fuel Card • Company phone, tablet and laptop to enable efficient reporting, communication and planning • Lunch Allowance • Structured training and ongoing development, including merchandising standards, systems training and sales programmes • Career progression opportunities within the wider Johnson Brothers & Primeline commercial organisation, with pathways into senior merchandising, field sales and account roles WHO WE ARE Established in 1893, Johnson Brothers, a subsidiary of the Primeline Group, boasts a rich history in sales and marketing, carrying a strong reputation within the UK and Irish trade sectors. This name resonates with both industry professionals and consumers alike. Leveraging the Johnson Brothers name, we aim to build upon our historical achievements and utilize our well-established brand to generate new business opportunities. We work with a range of international and national brands. We approach every partnership with the same commitment to building our client’s brand. This pride, passion and focus on professionalism allows us to work with established and emerging brands in Ireland. WHERE WE ARE GOING We continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Johnson Brothers remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals. We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best. Retaining our current customer blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by providing best brand execution will be key to our success. We will build the best relationships and partnerships with our principles and customers, and we continue to drive a values-based culture. WHAT DO WE WANT? As a subsidiary of Primeline, our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage guide everything we do. We seek individuals who demonstrate empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives, collaborate effectively with others, and are motivated by achieving outstanding results. You should be committed to continuous improvement, maintain high standards, and have the courage to take initiative and drive innovation. If you resonate with these values and are ready to contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Customer Services and Transport Administrator
We are seeking a reliable and organised Customer Services and Transport Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of our transport department. The role involves order input, handling customer enquiries, and ensuring that deliveries run smoothly, efficiently, and on time. What will your day to day look like • Act as the main point of contact for customers regarding deliveries, collections, and general transport enquiries • Order input receiving orders from various customer platforms and emails • Liaise with drivers and external partners to ensure timely and accurate deliveries and collections • Prepare and process transport documentation • Update transport management systems and maintain accurate records • Handle customer issues, delays, or complaints professionally and efficiently • Assist with general administrative tasks within the transport department Skills and Experience required • Previous experience in road haulage, transport administration, or customer service (preferred) • Strong communication and customer service skills • Good organisational and time-management abilities • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport systems • Attention to detail and accuracy in paperwork and data entry • A proactive and problem-solving approach Personal Attributes • Professional and polite manner • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently • Reliable and punctual Working Hours Monday to Friday 7-4 or 8-5
Health Services Researcher
Key Areas for Performance 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: https://www.hiqa.ie/about-us/careers Proficiency Levels This Competency Framework is based on four levels of proficiency that build on each other: Emerging/Developing: The level of competency required to carry out some of the core requirements of the role, with support or leadership required to develop competency in other requirements. Proficient: The level of competency required to carry out the core requirements of a role. Skilled: The level of competency required to carry out the core requirements of a role, and develop capability in others or demonstrate the competency in a more senior or complex role. Master: The level of competency required to carry out the core requirements of a role, develop capability in others, demonstrate the competency in a more senior or complex role and be seen as a role model in the organisation or field in that area of competence. Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: The purpose of this role is to join a multidisciplinary team with responsibility for the effective implementation of HIQA’s programmes to deliver high quality health technology assessments, other evidence based advice and evidence synthesis outputs and therefore to embed evidence based methodology in the health decision making processes in Ireland. The HTA Directorate comprises approximately 60 analysts. The scope of the HTA Directorate’s work includes providing evidence synthesis and evidence based advice to inform public health policy, and providing health technology assessments to inform decision making on investment or disinvestment in health technologies and programmes, including decisions in relation to national screening and national immunisation programmes. Teams within the HTA Directorate also perform evidence synthesis to support the development of National Clinical Guidelines and the development of national health policy, and evidence synthesis reviews to inform decisions related to the generic justification of practices involving medical exposure to ionising radiation. Since 31 March 2025, HIQA hosts the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Ireland’s National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group. Staff from the HTA Directorate provide the clinical, technical and administrative secretariat for the committee to support the development of independent evidence based advice on vaccines, immunisation and related health matters to inform health policies in Ireland, and updates to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland. HIQA works collaboratively with high level stakeholders, with academic groups and with international health technology assessment agencies to deliver these objectives. Methods development and academic outputs are actively encouraged and the Directorate hosts a range of postgraduate fellowships and an active postgraduate degree training programme. The post holder will actively engage in the work of the HTA Directorate and of HIQA to deliver on the annual business plan in line with the strategic objectives as outlined in HIQA’s Corporate Plan. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common Tasks Team Member • Seek clarity on the tasks associated with own role • Complete tasks in compliance with policies and procedures • Adhere to relevant legislation, standards and internal audits • Fulfil any mandatory or professional competency requirements • Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach • Raise any concerns in relation to workplace health and safety • Actively identify learning needs and development opportunities • Actively contribute as a team member • Follow direction and take on new and different tasks • Set and achieve performance goals that contribute to HIQA strategy • Regularly seek feedback to meet performance expectations and goals Role Specific Tasks The nature of the tasks and activities associated with the role will vary accordingly. It will involve: The key tasks and activities associated with the role include but are not limited to: • Contributing to the production of broad comprehensive health technology assessments, evidence reviews and appraisals of evidence submissions by multidisciplinary teams within defined timelines • Liaising with Expert Advisory Groups and other key external stakeholders • Conducting systematic literature reviews and analysis of clinical and economic data to inform development of analytical models and or summary report writing • Gathering, analysing and interpreting epidemiological, clinical effectiveness and economic data to populate simulation models to estimate clinical benefits, cost effectiveness and budget impact • Contributing to the development of simulation models to estimate clinical benefits, cost effectiveness and budget impact of health interventions • Working across some or all of the key evidence domains to include description of the technology, epidemiology, clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness, budget and resource impact, organisational issues, social and ethical issues • Contributing to drafting and writing reports that present complex information in an easily understood and accessible format • Coordinating with the Communications Department the publication of key documents and the coordination of consultative processes • Working on collaborative projects with academic partners and with other national and international bodies involved in health technology assessment, technology appraisals and health evidence synthesis • Assisting in the development of processes, policies, quality standards and training materials to ensure evidence syntheses and appraisals are completed in accordance with described standards and are of a high quality • Leading on or contributing to peer reviewed academic publications • Contributing to the development of evidence synthesis methodology • Contributing to the development of National health technology assessment Guidelines • Assisting in health technology assessment, technology appraisal and evidence synthesis capacity building in the wider health service • Proactively engaging in performance development reviews and actively seeking out learning and development opportunities • Mentoring more junior members of the team as required • Providing support to other directorate staff as required • Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Director of Health Technology Assessment The contents of any role description are not exhaustive and are intended to be indicative of the scope of the role. Qualifications Essential In determining your eligibility the following are the essential qualifications that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process: • Degree qualification (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to Health Services Research, health economics or a relevant clinical area or a postgraduate degree in a relevant area, such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Services Research, or in a health related science with a high content in health services research Desirable • Postgraduate degree in a relevant area, such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Statistics or Mathematics, Health Services Research, or in a health related science with a high content in health services research Experience Essential In determining your eligibility the following are the essential knowledge and experience that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process: • Three years of experience in relevant health services research Other knowledge and experience deemed necessary for the role: • Extensive practical experience of evaluating and interpreting complex scientific and or economic literature on health interventions • Extensive practical experience in a relevant field of expertise, for example health services research, epidemiological analysis and or statistical analysis, data analysis, simulation modelling of clinical benefits, cost effectiveness and budget impact of health interventions, systematic review of clinical effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness, clinical practice • Extensive demonstrable experience in writing and editing technical reports • Proven team working and project management experience to deliver high quality outputs to agreed timelines and quality standards • Extensive experience of presenting information through a variety of means to a range of audiences • Extensive experience working with software packages that aid in the analysis of data • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable • Practical experience of analysis of data using a variety of quantitative and or qualitative methodologies • Experience of liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to present information and or gather data • Knowledge of the healthcare system in Ireland and an understanding of the role of health technology assessment and evidence synthesis to inform health policy and health service decisions • Academic publication record • Experience of systematic review of clinical literature Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€75,448) and in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer II (PPC) €75,448 €77,172 €78,891 €80,619 €82,342 €82,801 €84,499 €86,262 €89,133¹ €92,011² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay scale. In this case the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 27 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of duties, subject to working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. The organisation aims to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and onboarding purposes at the start of employment and during the probation period. HIQA is moving from Interim Blended Working to a long term Blended Working Model. The existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. The model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, including eligibility criteria, will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt in policy and details on how to apply will be provided before commencement. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. The European Economic Area consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom; or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non European Economic Area citizen who has a Stamp 4 or Stamp 5 permission Candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure these permissions are in place. Candidates will be required to provide verification of citizenship eligibility and qualifications in a form acceptable to the Health Information and Quality Authority. Candidate Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them and result in exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: • Knowingly or recklessly provide false information • Canvass any person with or without inducements • Impersonate a candidate at any stage of the process • Interfere with or compromise the process in any way Where a candidate is found guilty of canvassing or in breach of any of the above: • Where not appointed, they will be disqualified as a candidate; or • Where appointed, they shall forfeit that appointment Candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post • Be suitable on the grounds of character • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post and, if successful, will not be appointed unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are or may be required to be performed • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position • Are passed medically fit to take up the appointment Prior to Appointing Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment, HIQA will make all enquiries deemed necessary to determine suitability. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed, a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Should the recommended person not accept the appointment, or having accepted it relinquish it, HIQA may at its discretion select and recommend another person for appointment based on the results of this selection process. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required, or who do not furnish requested evidence relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim for consideration. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts 2014, all enquiries and applications are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone outside those directly involved in the process.
Health Services Researcher
Key Areas for Performance 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: https://www.hiqa.ie/about-us/careers Proficiency Levels This Competency Framework is based on four levels of proficiency that build on each other: Emerging/Developing: The level of competency required to carry out some of the core requirements of the role, with support or leadership required to develop competency in other requirements. Proficient: The level of competency required to carry out the core requirements of a role. Skilled: The level of competency required to carry out the core requirements of a role, and develop capability in others or demonstrate the competency in a more senior or complex role. Master: The level of competency required to carry out the core requirements of a role, develop capability in others, demonstrate the competency in a more senior or complex role and be seen as a role model in the organisation or field in that area of competence. Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: The purpose of this role is to join a multidisciplinary team with responsibility for the effective implementation of HIQA’s programmes to deliver high quality health technology assessments, other evidence based advice and evidence synthesis outputs and therefore to embed evidence based methodology in the health decision making processes in Ireland. The HTA Directorate comprises approximately 60 analysts. The scope of the HTA Directorate’s work includes providing evidence synthesis and evidence based advice to inform public health policy, and providing health technology assessments to inform decision making on investment or disinvestment in health technologies and programmes, including decisions in relation to national screening and national immunisation programmes. Teams within the HTA Directorate also perform evidence synthesis to support the development of National Clinical Guidelines and the development of national health policy, and evidence synthesis reviews to inform decisions related to the generic justification of practices involving medical exposure to ionising radiation. Since 31 March 2025, HIQA hosts the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Ireland’s National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group. Staff from the HTA Directorate provide the clinical, technical and administrative secretariat for the committee to support the development of independent evidence based advice on vaccines, immunisation and related health matters to inform health policies in Ireland, and updates to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland. HIQA works collaboratively with high level stakeholders, with academic groups and with international health technology assessment agencies to deliver these objectives. Methods development and academic outputs are actively encouraged and the Directorate hosts a range of postgraduate fellowships and an active postgraduate degree training programme. The post holder will actively engage in the work of the HTA Directorate and of HIQA to deliver on the annual business plan in line with the strategic objectives as outlined in HIQA’s Corporate Plan. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common Tasks Team Member • Seek clarity on the tasks associated with own role • Complete tasks in compliance with policies and procedures • Adhere to relevant legislation, standards and internal audits • Fulfil any mandatory or professional competency requirements • Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach • Raise any concerns in relation to workplace health and safety • Actively identify learning needs and development opportunities • Actively contribute as a team member • Follow direction and take on new and different tasks • Set and achieve performance goals that contribute to HIQA strategy • Regularly seek feedback to meet performance expectations and goals Role Specific Tasks The nature of the tasks and activities associated with the role will vary accordingly. It will involve: The key tasks and activities associated with the role include but are not limited to: • Contributing to the production of broad comprehensive health technology assessments, evidence reviews and appraisals of evidence submissions by multidisciplinary teams within defined timelines • Liaising with Expert Advisory Groups and other key external stakeholders • Conducting systematic literature reviews and analysis of clinical and economic data to inform development of analytical models and or summary report writing • Gathering, analysing and interpreting epidemiological, clinical effectiveness and economic data to populate simulation models to estimate clinical benefits, cost effectiveness and budget impact • Contributing to the development of simulation models to estimate clinical benefits, cost effectiveness and budget impact of health interventions • Working across some or all of the key evidence domains to include description of the technology, epidemiology, clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness, budget and resource impact, organisational issues, social and ethical issues • Contributing to drafting and writing reports that present complex information in an easily understood and accessible format • Coordinating with the Communications Department the publication of key documents and the coordination of consultative processes • Working on collaborative projects with academic partners and with other national and international bodies involved in health technology assessment, technology appraisals and health evidence synthesis • Assisting in the development of processes, policies, quality standards and training materials to ensure evidence syntheses and appraisals are completed in accordance with described standards and are of a high quality • Leading on or contributing to peer reviewed academic publications • Contributing to the development of evidence synthesis methodology • Contributing to the development of National health technology assessment Guidelines • Assisting in health technology assessment, technology appraisal and evidence synthesis capacity building in the wider health service • Proactively engaging in performance development reviews and actively seeking out learning and development opportunities • Mentoring more junior members of the team as required • Providing support to other directorate staff as required • Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Director of Health Technology Assessment The contents of any role description are not exhaustive and are intended to be indicative of the scope of the role. Qualifications Essential In determining your eligibility the following are the essential qualifications that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process: • Degree qualification (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to Health Services Research, health economics or a relevant clinical area or a postgraduate degree in a relevant area, such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Services Research, or in a health related science with a high content in health services research Desirable • Postgraduate degree in a relevant area, such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Statistics or Mathematics, Health Services Research, or in a health related science with a high content in health services research Experience Essential In determining your eligibility the following are the essential knowledge and experience that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process: • Three years of experience in relevant health services research Other knowledge and experience deemed necessary for the role: • Extensive practical experience of evaluating and interpreting complex scientific and or economic literature on health interventions • Extensive practical experience in a relevant field of expertise, for example health services research, epidemiological analysis and or statistical analysis, data analysis, simulation modelling of clinical benefits, cost effectiveness and budget impact of health interventions, systematic review of clinical effectiveness, safety and cost effectiveness, clinical practice • Extensive demonstrable experience in writing and editing technical reports • Proven team working and project management experience to deliver high quality outputs to agreed timelines and quality standards • Extensive experience of presenting information through a variety of means to a range of audiences • Extensive experience working with software packages that aid in the analysis of data • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable • Practical experience of analysis of data using a variety of quantitative and or qualitative methodologies • Experience of liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to present information and or gather data • Knowledge of the healthcare system in Ireland and an understanding of the role of health technology assessment and evidence synthesis to inform health policy and health service decisions • Academic publication record • Experience of systematic review of clinical literature Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€75,448) and in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer II (PPC) €75,448 €77,172 €78,891 €80,619 €82,342 €82,801 €84,499 €86,262 €89,133¹ €92,011² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay scale. In this case the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 27 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of duties, subject to working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. The organisation aims to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and onboarding purposes at the start of employment and during the probation period. HIQA is moving from Interim Blended Working to a long term Blended Working Model. The existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. The model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, including eligibility criteria, will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt in policy and details on how to apply will be provided before commencement. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. The European Economic Area consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom; or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non European Economic Area citizen who has a Stamp 4 or Stamp 5 permission Candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure these permissions are in place. Candidates will be required to provide verification of citizenship eligibility and qualifications in a form acceptable to the Health Information and Quality Authority. Candidate Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them and result in exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: • Knowingly or recklessly provide false information • Canvass any person with or without inducements • Impersonate a candidate at any stage of the process • Interfere with or compromise the process in any way Where a candidate is found guilty of canvassing or in breach of any of the above: • Where not appointed, they will be disqualified as a candidate; or • Where appointed, they shall forfeit that appointment Candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post • Be suitable on the grounds of character • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post and, if successful, will not be appointed unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are or may be required to be performed • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position • Are passed medically fit to take up the appointment Prior to Appointing Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment, HIQA will make all enquiries deemed necessary to determine suitability. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed, a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Should the recommended person not accept the appointment, or having accepted it relinquish it, HIQA may at its discretion select and recommend another person for appointment based on the results of this selection process. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required, or who do not furnish requested evidence relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim for consideration. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts 2014, all enquiries and applications are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone outside those directly involved in the process.
Fisheries Officer
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has an exciting opportunities available for a Fisheries Officer to join our team in Dublin , which would be well suited to those who have an interest in protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. The role of Fisheries Officer is responsible for front line implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Fisheries Acts, Water Pollution Acts, Water Framework Directive & other relevant statutory provisions, to include the provision of comprehensive conservation, protection, improvement & development services, inland and at sea. The role of a Fisheries Officer has two main areas of responsibility; GARDA VETTING Please note that the successful candidate will need to go through a Garda Vetting process and complete safeguarding training before they can take up their role. By applying for this role, you give Inland Fisheries Ireland permission to process your personal information through the National Vetting Bureau and if any disclosure of information which comes to light is deemed to put children and vulnerable adults at risk, you may not be able to take up the role. REMUNERATION The salary scale for the position is at the level of Fisheries Officer as applies in Inland Fisheries Ireland, it is a 14-point scale including 2 long service increments (LSI’s): Point 1 €32,299.08; Point 2 €33,901.38; Point 3 €34,826.61; Point 4 €36,084.89; Point 5 €37,076.48; Point 6 €38,109.19; Point 7 €38,865.10; Point 8 €39,927.13; Point 9 €40,812.20; Point 10 €41,519.36; Point 11 €42,574.81; Point 12 €43,642.87; LSI 1 €44,45,188.81; LSI 2 €47,159.90 (IFI FO Grade Payscale as of 01.08.2025) An unsocial hour’s allowance (UHA) of up to €7,821 per annum (pro-rata), will be payable at either 50% or 100% relative to the number of unsocial hours worked. Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on Point 1 subject to Haddington Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements. TENURE This role is being offered on a specified purpose contract is expected to last until the end of June 2029. APPLICATIONS A cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by 5.00 pm on Thursday 19th February 2026. Late applications will not be processed. Short listing will be based on information provided in the Cover Letter and CV. Canvassing will disqualify. Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Fisheries Officer
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has an exciting opportunities available for a Fisheries Officer to join our team in Dundalk , which would be well suited to those who have an interest in protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. The role of Fisheries Officer is responsible for front line implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Fisheries Acts, Water Pollution Acts, Water Framework Directive & other relevant statutory provisions, to include the provision of comprehensive conservation, protection, improvement & development services, inland and at sea. The role of a Fisheries Officer has two main areas of responsibility; GARDA VETTING Please note that the successful candidate will need to go through a Garda Vetting process and complete safeguarding training before they can take up their role. By applying for this role, you give Inland Fisheries Ireland permission to process your personal information through the National Vetting Bureau and if any disclosure of information which comes to light is deemed to put children and vulnerable adults at risk, you may not be able to take up the role. REMUNERATION The salary scale for the position is at the level of Fisheries Officer as applies in Inland Fisheries Ireland, it is a 14-point scale including 2 long service increments (LSI’s): Point 1 €32,299.08; Point 2 €33,901.38; Point 3 €34,826.61; Point 4 €36,084.89; Point 5 €37,076.48; Point 6 €38,109.19; Point 7 €38,865.10; Point 8 €39,927.13; Point 9 €40,812.20; Point 10 €41,519.36; Point 11 €42,574.81; Point 12 €43,642.87; LSI 1 €44,45,188.81; LSI 2 €47,159.90 (IFI FO Grade Payscale as of 01.08.2025) An unsocial hour’s allowance (UHA) of up to €7,821 per annum (pro-rata), will be payable at either 50% or 100% relative to the number of unsocial hours worked. Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on Point 1 subject to Haddington Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements. TENURE These posts are offered on a permanent contract basis. APPLICATIONS A cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by 5.00 pm Thursday 19th of February 2026 Late applications will not be processed. Short listing will be based on information provided in the Cover Letter and CV. Canvassing will disqualify. Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Fisheries Environmental Officer
Inland Fisheries Ireland have an exciting opportunity available for a Fisheries Environmental Officer This is a core Environmental Protection role which is required to meet the current demands of planning queries, forestry applications, pollution investigations and other environmental pressures on the fisheries and aquatic resource for the Teach Breac Galway and Ballina Mayo districts. The purpose of this role to advise and liaise with senior management within Inland Fisheries Ireland on the design and implementation of environmental programmes. It will involve undertaking inspections, sampling and analysing water / effluent and investigating actual and potential sources of pollution in fish-bearing waters. ABOUT US Inland Fisheries Ireland are the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. More information can be found by visiting our website . VISION, MISSION & VALUES Vision To place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations. Mission To protect, manage and conserve Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources and to maximise their sustainability and natural biodiversity. Values REMUNERATION & BENEFITS The salary scale for the position is at the level of Fisheries Environmental Officer as applies in Inland Fisheries Ireland, it is a 10 point scale including 1 long service increment (LSI’s): Point 1 €42,571.38; Point 2 €45,134.82; Point 3 €46,675.15; Point 4 €48,568.31; Point 5 €50,479.82; Point 6 €54,186.69; Point 7 €57,381.52; Point 8 €60,611.02; Point 9 €63,833.24; Point 10 (LSI 1) €65,890.56 (IFI FEO Grade Payscale as of 01/08/2025) Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on point 1 subject to Haddington Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements. TENURE This post is offered on Specified Purpose Contract and is expected to last until the end of December 2027. APPLICATIONS A cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae) should be submitted by 5.00 pm Friday 13th of March 2026. Late applications will not be processed. Short listing will be based on information provided in the Cover Letter and CV. Canvassing will disqualify. Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
