The Medical Director PCRS Dublin role is a senior national leadership position within the Health Service Executive (HSE), offering a unique opportunity to influence primary care reimbursement policy and clinical governance at a national level. Based in Finglas, Dublin 11, this role sits within National Services and Schemes and plays a critical part in supporting safe, effective and sustainable access to primary care services across Ireland.
There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy, and a panel may also be formed to fill future permanent or specified-purpose roles, full-time or part-time.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic medical leadership within the Primary Care Reimbursement Service
• Lead and oversee clinical governance, quality, and patient safety frameworks
• Advise on national policy relating to primary care reimbursement and eligibility schemes
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the HSE, Department of Health and external partners
• Support service planning, development and performance management at national level
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional standards
• Contribute to organisational change, innovation and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council of Ireland (Public Health Medicine or relevant specialty)
• Significant senior leadership and management experience in healthcare
• Demonstrated expertise in health systems, policy development and governance
• Strong strategic, analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the official Job Specification.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Director of Public Health Medicine (Grade Code 1318)
• Salary: €160,762 per annum (point 1, effective 1 August 2025)
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and public holidays
• Access to professional development and leadership programmes
Employment types available:
• Permanent Whole-time
• Permanent Part-time
• Specified Purpose Whole-time
• Specified Purpose Part-time
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS), Finglas, Dublin 11
• Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
• HSE Team: National Services and Schemes
The HSE is Ireland’s national provider of public health and social care services, employing over 100,000 staff nationwide and delivering services to communities across the country.
Application Details
• Closing Date: 5 January 2026 at 15:00
• Application Method:
Email CV and completed Key Achievements Form to:
applymedicaldental@hse.ie
(Subject line: NRS15139 Medical Director, PCRS)
• Informal Enquiries:
Shaun Flanagan, Assistant National Director, PCRS
Email: AND.PCRS@hse.ie
Important Documents:
Job Specification: Download
Key Achievements Form: Download
Additional Campaign Information: Download
Applicants are strongly advised to read all documentation carefully before applying.
