Merlin Park University Hospital is recruiting a Grade VI, Section Officer to support the National Disability Services team within Access & Integration. This role plays a key part in national transformation and programme coordination, contributing to improved disability services across Ireland.
This campaign will also establish a panel for future permanent and specified purpose vacancies at Grade VI level.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to national disability programmes
• Coordinate programme planning, reporting, and governance activities
• Support service transformation initiatives within Access & Integration
• Prepare reports, briefings, and documentation for senior management
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the health sector
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Eligibility restricted to current employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies (WRC Agreement 161867)
• Experience at an appropriate administrative or management level
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Proficiency in report writing and information management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a national team
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Grade VI consolidated pay scales (Department of Health approved rates)
• Pensionable public service post
• Annual leave and public service benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Roles may be permanent or specified purpose, whole-time or part-time
Location & Employer Information
The substantive vacancy is based at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway, with a national remit across disability services. The National Disabilities Team also operates from Parkgate Street (Dublin) and Roselawn House, National Technology Park, Castletroy (Limerick).
Application Details
Applications must be submitted by email only.
• Email: applyadmin@hse.ie
• Subject line: NRS15210 Grade VI, Section Officer
• Required documents:
– Job Specification (DOC)
– Application Form (DOC)
– Additional Campaign Information (DOC)
Informal enquiries:
• Maria Kavanagh
• Email: maria.kavanagh1@hse.ie
• Phone: 086 174 2000
Apply now via email to applyadmin@hse.ie before the deadline below. Late applications will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: 16 February 2026, 12:00 PM
