Job Overview
The General Manager National Productivity Unit will play a pivotal leadership role within the Health Service Executive, driving performance improvement and operational excellence across services. Based at Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Dublin 8, this senior management position offers the opportunity to influence national productivity initiatives and deliver measurable impact across the health system.
This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an experienced manager ready to contribute at national level within a complex healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to the National Productivity Unit, ensuring alignment with national health priorities.
- Drive productivity, performance improvement and service transformation initiatives across the HSE.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable operational efficiencies and quality improvements.
- Develop and implement performance frameworks, reporting structures and governance processes.
- Engage with senior stakeholders, clinical leaders and national service managers.
- Oversee budget management, workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Support organisational change programmes and continuous improvement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with public sector governance, policy and regulatory standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Significant senior management experience within healthcare or a large complex organisation.
- Proven experience leading national or large-scale transformation and productivity programmes.
- Strong strategic planning, financial management and governance expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and manage high-performing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Relevant third-level qualification in management, healthcare management, business, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making capabilities.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with General Manager (Grade 0041) pay scale under Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 February 2026).
- Permanent whole-time and part-time positions available.
- Specified purpose contracts may also be filled from the panel formed.
- Public service pension scheme and associated superannuation benefits.
- Annual leave and public holiday entitlements in line with HSE policy.
- Access to professional development and leadership training opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
These positions are based at Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Dublin 8, within the National Productivity Unit.
The role is within the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system. The HSE is responsible for delivering health and personal social services across the country and operates within a structured national governance framework.
For further information about the organisation, visit: https://www.hse.ie
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information (NRS15277) and the Application Form before applying. Full campaign details, including eligibility criteria and process information, are contained within the Additional Campaign Information document.
Email completed application forms only to: recruitmanagement@hse.ie
Subject line must read: NRS15277 General Manager
Email applications will receive an acknowledgement within 2 working days. If no response is received within 5 working days, candidates are advised to contact the National Recruitment Service via email to confirm receipt.
Informal Enquiries:
Gavin O’Neill, AND, National Productivity Unit
Email: gavin.oneill@hse.ie
Mobile: 087 621 4817
Last Day to Apply: 30 March 2026, 3:00 PM
