Reference: NRS15266
Location: Office of the Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Steevens Hospital, Steevens Lane, Dublin 8
Category: Management / Admin / ICT
Grade: Assistant National Director (Services) 0509
Job Type: Permanent Whole-time, Permanent Part-time, Specified Purpose Whole-time, Specified Purpose Part-time
Job Overview
The Assistant National Director Dublin role offers a unique opportunity to contribute at senior leadership level within the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer. This high-impact national position plays a critical role in shaping strategic direction, governance, and service improvement across the health service.
This campaign will fill one permanent whole-time vacancy currently available at Dr Steevens Hospital, with a panel formed for future permanent and specified purpose vacancies nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior strategic leadership within the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer
- Support implementation of national clinical strategies and service reforms
- Oversee governance, performance management and quality assurance frameworks
- Collaborate with senior executives, clinical leaders and operational teams
- Drive organisational change initiatives aligned with national health priorities
- Ensure compliance with public sector governance and regulatory standards
- Represent the Office at national forums and stakeholder engagements
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Significant senior management experience within a large, complex organisation
- Demonstrated leadership in healthcare, public service or related sectors
- Strong governance, financial oversight and performance management expertise
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic thinking with a proven ability to deliver large-scale programmes
- Relevant third-level qualification (postgraduate qualification desirable)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with Grade 0509 Assistant National Director (Services) scale in accordance with Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (February 2026)
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements in line with public service agreements
- Flexible arrangements depending on contract type (whole-time, part-time or specified purpose)
- Professional development opportunities within a national leadership framework
Location & Employer Information
The role is based in the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer at Dr Steevens Hospital, Dublin 8. The Office plays a central role in national clinical leadership, policy implementation and service transformation across Ireland’s public health services.
This position is offered by the Health Service Executive, Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider responsible for delivering health and personal social services nationwide.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Please ensure you download, save and read the following documents before submitting your application:
- Additional Campaign Information (NRS15266)
- Application Form
- Job Specification
Full campaign details, including eligibility criteria and recruitment process information, are contained within the Additional Campaign Information document.
How to Apply:
Submit your completed application form by email only to:
recruitmanagement@hse.ie
Use the subject line: NRS15266 Assistant National Director, Office of the Chief Clinical Officer
Email applications will receive a response within 2 working days confirming receipt. If you do not receive a response within 5 working days, you are advised to contact recruitmanagement@hse.ie to verify receipt.
Informal Enquiries:
Deirdre McNamara, National Director, Office of the Chief Clinical Officer
Email: deirdrem.mcnamara@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 22 April 2026 at 3:00 PM
