The Head of Service, Productivity and Activity Based Funding role in Dublin North East offers a senior leadership opportunity to drive strategic performance, financial efficiency, and service delivery improvements across a major healthcare region. This position plays a critical role in shaping productivity frameworks and activity-based funding models within community services.
Job Overview
This senior management position focuses on leading productivity initiatives and implementing activity-based funding strategies across the Dublin North East region. The successful candidate will influence service planning, resource allocation, and operational performance across multiple counties, ensuring high-quality, sustainable healthcare delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of productivity and performance improvement strategies
- Oversee activity-based funding models to ensure efficient allocation of healthcare resources
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across community services to drive operational excellence
- Analyse service data to inform strategic decision-making and policy development
- Ensure alignment with national healthcare priorities and financial frameworks
- Manage large-scale service transformation initiatives across multiple counties
- Provide leadership and governance across multidisciplinary teams
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Significant senior management experience within healthcare or public sector environments
- Strong expertise in financial management, productivity, and performance frameworks
- Proven leadership experience managing complex, large-scale services
- Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Relevant third-level qualification in management, healthcare, finance, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and service improvement
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: €114,070 – €133,082 per annum (incremental scale)
- Permanent Wholetime position
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements aligned with senior management grades
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Access to national healthcare leadership networks
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within the Dublin North East Region, covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan. The position operates at a regional level, influencing service delivery across diverse communities and healthcare settings. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through innovation, efficiency, and strong governance structures.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Grainne Hannon
Email: grainne.hannon@hse.ie
Category: Management/Admin/ICT
Grade: Head of Function / Service – Community Services 0087
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Last Day to Apply: 14 May 2026 at 05:00 PM
