General Manager

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP)

(Grade Code 0090)

MRHP-09-2022-298

Location of Post

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Purpose of the Post

The General Manager at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise shall give direction towards the achievement of its functions, including the strategic and operational plans and shall implement the strategic goals and objectives of the HSE.

The General Manager shall be responsible for the general control, management and performance of the hospital.

The General Manager shall promote and develop the interests of the Hospital and at all times and in all respects conform to and comply with the reasonable directions and regulations of the HSE.

The General Manager at MRHP General Hospital shall give direction towards the achievement of its functions, including the strategic and operational plans and shall implement the strategic goals and objectives of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group and of the HSE.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and experience

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

Essential

• A relevant Primary Degree Qualification

• At least 5 years’ experience at operational or Senior Management Level in a Healthcare setting.

• Have a proven track record of achievement consistent with this Job Specification in a Healthcare setting.

• Have demonstrated capacity to achieve results through multi-disciplinary and cross-sectoral working in a related service

• Career progression through continuing professional development

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

Age

Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age.

Post Specific Requirements

• Experience of middle/senior management in a complex Healthcare organisation

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of managing multi-professional healthcare teams

• Successful operational management in a multi-professional Healthcare environment

• Day-to-day people management including, recruitment and retention, performance management, etc.

• Budgetary management

• Operational planning and implementation including strategic planning and options appraisal

• Demonstrates depth and breadth of experience in managing in a complex healthcare setting

Closing Date

Monday 24th October 2022 at 12 noon

Informal enquires

Orlagh Claffey

Chief Operations Officer

Dublin Midlands Hospital Group

Email: orlagh.claffey@hse.ie

HR Enquiries Megan Brennan megan.brennan@hse.ie

YOU MUST COMPLETE AND ATTACH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. CV'S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.