The Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer role in Donegal offers an excellent opportunity to join Letterkenny University Hospital and Community Services sites within the Health Service Executive. This permanent wholetime position supports key administrative and management functions across Donegal IHA.
This is a vital administrative role contributing to the smooth operation of healthcare services in the HSE West and North West region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to management teams.
- Manage correspondence, reports, and documentation in line with HSE procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and databases.
- Support service delivery through coordination of meetings and schedules.
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and data protection requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within a healthcare or public sector environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with HSE Grade IV (0558) Clerical & Management Administration pay scale, as per February 2026 consolidated salary scales.
- Permanent wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Donegal IHA, including Letterkenny University Hospital and associated Community Services sites within the HSE West and North West region.
The employer is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s public health service provider. This campaign (Reference L8360) is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Recruiting Region: HSE West and North West – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
Application Details
Reference: L8360
Category: Management/Admin/ICT
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Advertisement Type: External
Informal Enquiries:
- Colleen Reynolds, Patient Services Manager, Letterkenny University Hospital – colleen.reynolds@hse.ie
- Sonya Gallagher, HR Manager, St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar – sonya.gallagher@hse.ie
To apply, please submit your application through the official HSE recruitment portal
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice.
Apply before the deadline to be considered.
Last Day to Apply: 18 March 2026, 10:00 AM
