The postholder will lead and influence how the HSE Dublin and North East Region communicates, engages and operates, with responsibility for operational excellence and delivery across the region’s communications and public affairs teams.

This is an executive management position and an important advisor to the REO and Regional RLT, supporting our vision of enabling excellence in health service communications and earning and retaining the trust and confidence of the public, staff and our stakeholders. It is a pivotal role in enhancing and strengthening communications and engagement as a key component of successful change and service improvement at Health Region level.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

• Extensive experience in a senior communications and public affairs leadership role in health or social care delivery or other comparable and relevant business environment of equivalent complexity with multiple competing
• A significant track record in devising and leading communications and public affairs approaches to sensitive and complex issues of public interest
• Proven experience in developing systems and processes that support effective planning and prioritisation to support the effective delivery of projects within a complex
• Significant experience in working collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to ensure objectives are met, along with knowledge of public sector, inter-sectoral or government relations working
• Experience in building and providing leadership and management support to high performing

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.

Job Specification:

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