Under the direction of the relevant General Manager the post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of services, across HSE South West, in line with statutory requirements, resource allocation and service plan targets. The Grade VIII position is a pivotal role within the structure of the IHA Office. It encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities.

• To ensure the efficient, effective and safe delivery of health and personal social services for patients and clients, within national and IHA frameworks and available resources.
• To ensure that services are delivered to the highest standards within available resources.
• Provide leadership to staff in delivering services consistent with the new model of care to ensure integrated service for patients and clients.
• Support clinical leadership in the delivery and governance of integrated service provision, ensuring safety and quality of service.
• Provide leadership for the Administration of Office of the IHA Manager.
• Lead on designated scopes of work as assigned by the IHA Manager i.e. committees, work streams and/or projects.

The roles will evolve as the structures within the Healthcare Area are further developed and established.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

• Significant operational experience in managing and / or delivering a complex service within the area of health or social care.
• Significant experience of delivering change in a complex environment, as relevant to the role.
• Significant experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to the role.
• Significant experience in team management and development.
• The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Health

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.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Note¹: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.  Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme.  The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Please see attached Job Spec below.

HSE Job Spec Grade VIII - Office of the Integrated Healthcare Area Manager