The Sláintecare Transformation and Innovation Office is seeking applications for the role of Grade VI Programme Support Officer within Technology & Transformation. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced administrative and programme support professionals the chance to contribute to major healthcare transformation initiatives across Ireland.
This Grade VI Programme Support Officer role will support high-level operational, financial, and programme coordination activities within a fast-paced national environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams while supporting the delivery of strategic healthcare transformation projects across multiple HSE locations.
Job Overview
This HSE Grade VI Programme Support Officer position is open to employees of the HSE, Tusla, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in line with WRC Agreement 161867. The role sits within the Sláintecare Transformation and Innovation Office under Technology & Transformation and supports the delivery of national healthcare transformation programmes.
The successful applicant will provide programme administration, reporting, financial coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational support while working within strict deadlines and a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative and programme support within the Sláintecare Transformation and Innovation Office.
- Engage professionally with senior management, team members, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Collate, analyse, and interpret large volumes of financial and non-financial data.
- Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and briefing documents to support programme delivery.
- Support purchase-to-pay processes and work effectively with IFMS systems.
- Coordinate multiple competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
- Assist in monitoring programme activities, governance requirements, and operational performance.
- Work independently and proactively to ensure efficient delivery of assigned tasks and objectives.
Required Skills and Experience
- Significant experience working in a busy office environment delivering high-quality administrative support services.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience preparing reports, presentations, and analysing complex datasets.
- Excellent report writing skills including financial and non-financial reporting.
- Experience using IFMS systems and strong knowledge of purchase-to-pay processes.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary for this Grade VI Programme Support Officer role will be aligned with HSE Grade VI salary scales. The role is offered on a permanent whole-time basis and includes access to public sector employment benefits, annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, and opportunities for professional development within the HSE Technology & Transformation function.
The successful candidate will work within a dynamic national healthcare transformation environment supporting strategic programmes across Ireland.
Location and Employer Information
This Grade VI Programme Support Officer opportunity is managed through the HSE Technology & Transformation division. The successful candidate will work from one of several national office locations including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kilkenny, Kerry, Meath, Leitrim, Offaly, Sligo, Tipperary, or Louth.
The Sláintecare Transformation and Innovation Office plays a central role in driving healthcare reform and digital transformation initiatives across Ireland’s public health system. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to national healthcare innovation and service improvement programmes.
Application Details
Applicants must be employees of the HSE, Tusla, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies as outlined under WRC Agreement 161867.
Application Reference: T&T/21/26
Email applications to: applyadmin.TechnologyAndTransformation@hse.ie
Informal enquiries can be directed to Marie Fitzpatrick via recruitment.technologyandtransformation@hse.ie
Related campaign documents include the TT2126 Application Form, TT2126 Job Specification, and TT2126 Additional Campaign Information.
