Sligo University Hospital is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Grade VII Hygiene Services Coordinator. This senior administrative and operational position plays a key leadership role in ensuring high standards of hygiene, environmental safety, and compliance within the hospital setting.
This is a permanent whole-time opportunity within the HSE West and North West region, ideal for candidates with strong management, coordination, and healthcare operations experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate hygiene services across Sligo University Hospital.
- Ensure compliance with HSE hygiene, infection prevention, and environmental standards.
- Manage staff performance, rostering, and operational planning.
- Monitor service delivery metrics and implement quality improvements.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to maintain patient safety standards.
- Oversee budgetary controls and resource allocation within hygiene services.
- Prepare reports and support audits and inspections.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Eligibility restricted to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies (per WRC Agreement 161867).
- Relevant management or supervisory experience in healthcare or facilities services.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Knowledge of hygiene standards, infection prevention, and hospital compliance frameworks.
- Excellent organisational, reporting, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage budgets, service planning, and operational targets.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Grade VII (0582) pay scale under the Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 August 2025 .
Benefits include:
- Permanent wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Access to HSE training and professional development opportunities.
- Job security within Ireland’s public health service.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at Sligo University Hospital, part of the HSE West and North West region covering Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
The post is advertised internally by the Health Service Executive (HSE). In line with HSE recruitment policy, this competition is restricted to eligible public health sector employees.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via the official HSE recruitment portal:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/93177
Informal Enquiries (Role Specific):
Georgina Kilcoyne
Assistant Hospital Manager
Tel: 087 7150858
Email: Georgina.kilcoyne1@hse.ie
Recruitment Process Enquiries:
Aisling Watters, HR Department
Sligo University Hospital
Tel: 071 9180347
Email: recruit.suh@hse.ie
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice.
Important Eligibility Notice
This job is only open to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in accordance with WRC Agreement 161867.
Last Day to Apply: 04 March 2026, 12:00 PM
