HEAD OF IT / DIGITAL STRATEGY LEAD in Dublin

About the Role

The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services. The original focus of the service was the poor people of the districts surrounding Holles Street, Dublin however continuous change and growth from humble beginnings means that today, one in every twelve Irish citizens began life behind it's walls.

The National Maternity Hospital delivers over 9,000 babies a year. The hospital is recognised as a national referral centre for complicated pregnancies, premature babies and sick infants. Our gynaecology unit also treats over 9,000 patients annually.

The National Maternity Hospital has built up a reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate training and holds international courses on the Active Management of Labour each year. The hospital also trains midwives and runs an annual Higher Diploma course in Neonatal Studies in conjunction with the two other Dublin maternity hospitals and the College of Surgeons.

The National Maternity Hospital is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG). Comprising 11 hospitals, IEHG is Ireland’s largest hospital group, with University College Dublin (UCD) as its academic partner.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the hospital in its preparations for it’s future move to the St Vincent’s Campus. As the owner of the hospitals digital Strategy, you will own and drive the hospital’s digital transformation agenda—turning strategic vision into tangible, hospital-wide operational efficiencies and embedding a forward-thinking digital culture. Through Leading the development and implementation of the ICT strategy for the National Maternity Hospital.

This role will also include:

• Aligning ICT initiatives with NMH Digital Transformation and Sláintecare priorities.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on ICT capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
• Represent the ICT function at relevant forums
• Leading a team of technical specialists to providing niche technical solutions, while also providing them with the autonomy, resources, and strategic direction to innovate.
• Be a part of and provide Support to the NMH Digital Health Committee,

Requirements

NSQ Level 8 or equivalent in information technology or Computer Science

At least 5 years experience leading ICT teams or equivalent in complex environment

Details

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: €83,912–€101,207 per year

Closing date: 29 Sept 2026