The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is seeking an experienced General Manager to provide senior leadership within Ireland’s national health protection and surveillance system. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for governance, strategy, and operational delivery in a nationally significant organisation.
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The successful candidate will work closely with the Clinical Lead and senior stakeholders, ensuring HPSC continues to deliver evidence-based surveillance, research, and guidance that protects public health across Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for HPSC services
• Support the Clinical Lead in delivering national health protection priorities
• Lead governance, risk management, and compliance with HSE frameworks
• Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning effectively
• Oversee performance management and continuous service improvement
• Represent HPSC at national and international forums as required
• Ensure high standards of accountability, transparency, and public value
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Significant senior management experience at organisational or national level
• Proven leadership within healthcare, public service, or complex organisations
• Strong governance, financial management, and strategic planning expertise
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Desirable: experience within public health or health systems environments
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE General Manager Grade (0041) consolidated pay scales
• Pension benefits under the public service superannuation scheme
• Annual leave and public service terms and conditions
• Flexible blended working arrangements (role-dependent)
• Access to professional development and leadership opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in Dublin 1, the national body responsible for health surveillance and the prevention and control of communicable diseases in Ireland.
HPSC operates within the Health Service Executive, delivering services that directly support national public health decision-making and emergency preparedness.
Application Details
Applicants must download, complete, and submit the official application form.
Required Documents (available from the official advertisement):
• Application Form – NRS15186
• Job Specification – NRS15186
• Additional Campaign Information – NRS15186
How to Apply:
Email your completed application form to: [email protected]
Email subject line: NRS15186 General Manager
Applications must be submitted by email only. Confirmation of receipt will be issued within 2 working days.
Informal Enquiries:
Dr. Victor Aiyedun, Clinical Lead – HPSC
Tel: 087 243 8582
Email: [email protected]
Apply Now
Submit your application via the official HSE recruitment process before the deadline.
Application Deadline: 17 February 2026, 3:00 PM
