Our Lady’s Hospital Navan, a leading healthcare facility in County Meath, is seeking a dynamic MedLIS Project Manager to join our ICT team. This is a Grade VII specified purpose wholetime position offering excellent career development opportunities in a modern healthcare environment.
About the Role
The MedLIS Project Manager will lead the implementation and management of our Medical Laboratory Information System (MedLIS) project, ensuring seamless integration with existing hospital systems. You’ll report to the Hospital Manager and work closely with clinical teams, ICT specialists, and external vendors to deliver this critical healthcare technology project.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Manage all aspects of the MedLIS implementation from planning to go-live and post-implementation support
- Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with clinical staff, laboratory teams, ICT departments, and external vendors to ensure project success
- System Integration: Oversee the integration of MedLIS with existing hospital information systems and ensure data integrity
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining project timelines and budgets
- Training Coordination: Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for end-users across all hospital departments
- Documentation Management: Maintain detailed project documentation, including specifications, procedures, and user guides
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all system implementations meet healthcare regulatory requirements and clinical safety standards
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Education: Primary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in healthcare ICT environments
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of database management, system integration, and healthcare information systems
- Project Management: Proven experience with project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification preferred)
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with clinical and technical staff
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Medical Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or similar healthcare technology
- Knowledge of healthcare data standards (HL7, DICOM, LOINC)
- Previous experience working within the Irish health service or HSE environment
- Additional project management certifications or healthcare informatics qualifications
What We Offer
- Salary: ā¬59,419 – ā¬77,243 per annum (Grade VII scale with 11 incremental points)
- Career Development: Excellent opportunities for professional growth within the HSE Dublin and North East region
- Training: Comprehensive training and development programs including ICT and healthcare-specific courses
- Work-Life Balance: Supportive working environment with focus on employee wellbeing
- Healthcare Benefits: Access to occupational health services and employee assistance programs
- Pension: Membership of the Public Service Pension Scheme
- Professional Environment: Work with cutting-edge healthcare technology in a modern hospital setting
Ready to Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a transformational healthcare technology project that will improve patient care and operational efficiency at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan. Join our dedicated team and make a real difference in healthcare delivery.
Application Deadline: 3rd October 2025 at 4:00 PM
Contact Information:
- HR Enquiries: Pauline Hayes, Section Officer – [email protected] | 046 9078505
- Informal Enquiries: Anita Brennan, Hospital Manager – [email protected] | 046 9078503
