Regional Director Health & Social Care Professions – Ireland | HSE

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national health service, delivering quality healthcare services to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Ireland. We are seeking exceptional leaders to join us as Regional Directors for Health & Social Care Professions across six health regions. This is a permanent senior management position offering the opportunity to lead strategic healthcare delivery at regional level.

About the Role

As Regional Director Health & Social Care Professions, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of health and social care professional services across your designated region. This National Director – Assistant (Services) grade position requires an experienced healthcare leader to drive service delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the highest standards of patient care across diverse healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of regional health and social care professional services strategy aligned with national HSE objectives
• Service Management: Oversee the delivery of comprehensive health and social care professional services across all service areas within your region
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop large multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal performance and professional development
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with national standards, regulations, and best practices across all health and social care professional services
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community partners, and professional bodies
• Resource Management: Effectively manage budgets, resources, and infrastructure to maximize service delivery efficiency and outcomes
• Performance Monitoring: Implement robust performance management systems and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Education: Relevant third-level qualification in health, social care, or related professional field
• Experience: Extensive senior management experience in health and social care professional services, preferably at regional or national level
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading large, complex organizations and multidisciplinary teams
• Healthcare Knowledge: Deep understanding of Irish healthcare system, HSE structures, and health and social care professional services
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations, professional standards, and quality frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Qualification: Master’s degree or higher in healthcare management, public administration, or related field
• HSE Experience: Previous experience working within HSE or Irish public health sector
• Change Management: Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Professional Registration: Current registration with relevant professional body where applicable

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: National Director – Assistant (Services) 0509 grade with comprehensive public sector benefits
• Career Development: Extensive opportunities for professional development and career advancement within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization
• Flexible Working: Permanent contract with full-time and part-time options available to support work-life balance
• Pension Benefits: Access to excellent public sector pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits package
• Meaningful Impact: Opportunity to make a significant difference in healthcare delivery for communities across Ireland
• Professional Support: Access to continuous professional development, training programs, and leadership development opportunities

Available Positions

We currently have 6 permanent positions available across the following Health Regions:

• HSE Dublin and North East
• HSE Dublin and Midlands
• HSE Dublin and South East
• HSE South West
• HSE West and North West
• HSE Mid West

Important Note: This recruitment is open exclusively to current employees of HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies as per WRC Agreement 161867.

Application Process

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 5th August 2025 at 12:00 noon

Interview Timeline: Candidates will receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview dates

Application Method: Submit completed application form via email to [email protected]

Required Documents: Download and complete the official HSE application form and review the detailed job specification (links provided with application materials)

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your healthcare leadership career with Ireland’s national health service. Join us in making a meaningful difference to healthcare delivery across Ireland while leading dynamic teams of healthcare professionals.

Application closes: Tuesday, 5th August 2025 at 12:00 noon