Head of Patient Safety Surveillance and Performance, National Patient Safety Office
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 17 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Department of Health currently has a vacancy for the Head of Patient Safety Surveillance and Performance (Principal Officer level) in its National Patient Safety Office (NPSO). This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people.
Main Duties of the Job
Reporting to the Director of the National Patient Safety Office, the Head of Patient Safety Surveillance and Performance will work effectively with other Principal Officers and staff across the NPSO, the Department and the wider health services in maximising the NPSO’s effectiveness in delivering on its patient safety objectives and work programmes. They will also lead the Department in supporting the HSE’s purpose to provide public health and social care services to everyone living in the country by promoting health, preventing illness, and delivering high-quality care safely across all stages of life.
Details
The Department provides leadership and policy direction for the health sector in order to improve health outcomes and, through effective performance oversight, ensure accountable and high quality, safe health service delivery. The location is Dublin. The closing date is 17 Sept 2026. Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.
How to Apply
Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Head of Patient Safety Surveillance and Performance?
- The main duties include working effectively with other Principal Officers and staff across the NPSO, the Department and the wider health services in maximising the NPSO’s effectiveness in delivering on its patient safety objectives and work programmes, and leading the Department in supporting the HSE’s purpose to provide public health and social care services to everyone living in the country by promoting health, preventing illness, and delivering high-quality care safely across all stages of life.
- Who does the Head of Patient Safety Surveillance and Performance report to?
- The Head of Patient Safety Surveillance and Performance reports to the Director of the National Patient Safety Office.
- Where is the Head of Patient Safety Surveillance and Performance role located?
- The role is located in Dublin.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 17 Sept 2026.
- Who manages the recruitment for this role?
- Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.