The Epidemiologist role within the Department of Public Health, Dublin and Midlands, offers an opportunity to contribute to population health surveillance, research, and evidence-based public health interventions. This permanent whole-time post supports regional public health priorities across Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, and parts of Dublin South.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support epidemiological investigations and surveillance activities.
- Analyse and interpret complex health data to inform public health policy and practice.
- Provide expert advice on communicable and non-communicable disease trends.
- Develop reports, publications, and presentations for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary public health and healthcare teams.
- Contribute to outbreak management and emergency response planning.
- Support research initiatives and service improvement projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in epidemiological research and data analysis.
- Strong statistical and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Grade 3110 – Epidemiologist pay scale in accordance with the Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave and sick leave in line with public sector policy.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Location & Employer Information
There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy in the Department of Public Health – HSE Dublin and Midlands. The role will be based at either Dr Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin 8 (D08 W2A8) or the Area Office, Arden Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly (R35 TY28). The exact location will be determined at offer stage.
A panel may be formed from this campaign for current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time) within the Dublin and Midlands Regional Health Area.
Application Details
Reference: DML212026
Applicants must download, save, and read the following documents before applying:
- Job Specification
- Applicant Information Document
- Supplementary Questions Guide
- Table_Experience_Post_Qualification
Full campaign details, eligibility criteria, and salary information are contained within the Additional Campaign Information document .
Informal Enquiries:
Yvonne Williams, Senior Epidemiologist
Email: Yvonne.Williams2@hse.ie
Closing Date 17 March 2026, 12:00 PM
