DSE26EPI: Eipidéimeolaí / Epidemiologist, Public Health in Dublin
- Salary
- €69,373–€89,178 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 10 Sept 2026
About the Role
To support the delivery of health protection functions the post holder will work closely with senior staff and other team members to develop new surveillance systems, support, maintain and expand on existing ones, and provide epidemiological analytical support for surveillance and epidemiological activities, outbreaks, major events and research studies.
The post holder will oversee work of surveillance assistants, surveillance officers and trainees within their team/area of work and will be required to supervise, mentor and train staff.
Requirements
(i) Hold a post-graduate NFQ* level 9 qualification, or higher, in one of the following: Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Informatics, or Other relevant health sciences subject. *https://nfq.qqi.ie/
(ii) Have at least four years’ experience working in microbiology/infectious disease, biological/biomedical science, public health, health service research, epidemiology or a relevant health sciences field, where at least two years of which was in applying epidemiological/surveillance methods.
(iii) Candidates must possess the requisite professional knowledge and ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Details
Location: Dublin
Contract type: Permanent Full-time, Temporary Full-time
Salary: €69,373–€89,178 per year
Closing date: 10 Sept 2026
Fluent English required
How to Apply
Applications are to be made by Rezoomo System. Please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers to apply on Rezoomo.
***Rezoomo profile and CV's will NOT be accepted***
For further information & informal enquiries about the role contact: Bernie O’Connor, Senior Epidemiologist, Public Health Dublin and South East, Email: bernadettem.oconnor@hse.ie | Phone: 087 168 5752
For informal enquiries relation to the recruitment process contact: Reymary Reyes, Recruitment Lead, HSE Dublin and South East, Email: reymary.reyes@hse.ie| 0873421382
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A post-graduate NFQ level 9 qualification, or higher, in one of the following: Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Informatics, or Other relevant health sciences subject.
- What experience is required for this role?
- At least four years’ experience working in microbiology/infectious disease, biological/biomedical science, public health, health service research, epidemiology or a relevant health sciences field, where at least two years of which was in applying epidemiological/surveillance methods.
- What are the duties of this role?
- The post holder will work closely with senior staff and other team members to develop new surveillance systems, support, maintain and expand on existing ones, and provide epidemiological analytical support for surveillance and epidemiological activities, outbreaks, major events and research studies. The post holder will oversee work of surveillance assistants, surveillance officers and trainees within their team/area of work and will be required to supervise, mentor and train staff.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €69,373–€89,178 per year