Job Overview
The Medical HR Manager Louth Hospitals role offers a senior leadership opportunity within the Louth Hospitals Group, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services. This Grade VIII position plays a critical role in managing and developing medical workforce strategies across the region.
You will lead on key HR functions at both operational and strategic levels, contributing to workforce planning, staff engagement, and the ongoing reform agenda within the healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all medical HR functions across Louth Hospitals
- Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for medical staff
- Manage payroll processes and workforce planning initiatives
- Drive employee engagement, performance management, and development programmes
- Provide expert guidance on HSE HR policies and governance
- Support organisational change and service reform initiatives
- Contribute to strategic planning and delivery of integrated healthcare services
- Mentor and support leadership development within the workforce
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in HR, business, or a related field
- Significant experience in HR management, ideally within healthcare
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Proven experience in workforce planning and organisational change
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Knowledge of public sector HR policies and procedures is desirable
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary scale: €83,081 – €100,205 per annum (incremental scale)
Permanent whole-time position
Benefits include public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, and access to professional development opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This position is based across Louth Hospitals including Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, Louth County Hospital, and The Cottage Hospital, within the HSE Dublin and North East Region.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of integrated healthcare services across North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan, supporting national healthcare reform and Sláintecare priorities.
Application Details
Apply online via the official HSE careers portal:
https://careers-hsedne.icims.com/jobs/4722/job
Informal Enquiries:
Priya Madhu
Chief Executive Officer
CEO Office, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 VW28
Phone: 041-9874693
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 30 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
