University Hospital Limerick is seeking an experienced Grade VIII Digital Data and Applications Manager to support the ongoing development and management of digital systems, healthcare applications, and data-driven operational improvements across HSE Mid West services. This permanent leadership opportunity offers the chance to play a critical role in healthcare transformation, digital innovation, and service delivery within one of Ireland’s busiest acute hospital environments.
The successful candidate will contribute to strategic ICT management, digital governance, application performance, and operational data oversight while working closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary.
Reference: HSEMW14626
Job Overview
This Grade VIII Digital Data and Applications Manager role at University Hospital Limerick is ideal for an experienced ICT or healthcare systems professional seeking a senior management opportunity within the public health sector. The position focuses on digital transformation, application support management, data governance, stakeholder collaboration, and operational leadership across HSE Mid West services.
The role offers long-term career stability, meaningful healthcare impact, and the opportunity to lead strategic digital initiatives supporting patient services and organisational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management and optimisation of healthcare digital applications and data systems.
- Support digital transformation initiatives across University Hospital Limerick and HSE Mid West services.
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and ICT stakeholders to improve digital workflows and service delivery.
- Oversee application performance, governance, compliance, and reporting processes.
- Manage operational data analysis and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Coordinate system upgrades, implementations, and user engagement activities.
- Ensure adherence to HSE ICT policies, cybersecurity standards, and governance requirements.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight within the digital data and applications function.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in ICT, Information Systems, Data Management, Healthcare Informatics, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in digital systems management, healthcare ICT, or operational applications leadership.
- Strong understanding of healthcare data governance and digital transformation principles.
- Excellent project management, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and operational priorities.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Knowledge of HSE systems, healthcare operations, or public sector environments is desirable.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Grade VIII salary scale and public sector pay arrangements. This is a permanent whole-time position offering excellent long-term career prospects, public sector benefits, annual leave entitlements, and access to professional development opportunities.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to healthcare innovation and digital advancement within HSE Mid West.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick, a major acute teaching hospital serving the Mid West region. The hospital plays a central role in delivering acute healthcare services across Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary while supporting ongoing digital transformation and healthcare innovation initiatives.
Working within HSE Mid West provides the opportunity to contribute to large-scale healthcare operations, digital service development, and patient-focused innovation in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Application Details
Applications for this Grade VIII Digital Data and Applications Manager job in Limerick should be submitted through the official HSE recruitment platform before the closing deadline.
Recruiter: HSE Mid West: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Informal enquiries are welcomed:
- Bernadette O’Malley – bernadettel.omalley@hse.ie / 087 6640592
- Sophie McCann – sophie.mccann@hse.ie
Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97288/
Date Posted: 12 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 19 May 2026 at 05:00 PM
