Information Governance Manager Senior Executive Officer

at  Irish Medical Council

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE MANAGER (SEO)

The Medical Council is seeking to appoint an Information Governance Manager at Senior Executive Officer Grade to join the Information Governance team on a Permanent Contract[NW1] . This role will report to the Head of Information Governance and will also take on the position of Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the Medical Council, as provided for under Section 34 of the Data Protection Act 2018.
This position will play a leading role in managing the organisations obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019, and all other associated work including some involvement with requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI Act),.

OTHER DUTIES:

Provide training to staff, Council and Committees on their obligations in relation to Information Governance.
Review training documentation on an annual basis
As appropriate, advise the organisation of changes in legislation and regulatory requirements and ensure policies and procedures are updated accordingly.
Although this role is focussed on Information Governance, the successful candidate may be required to review and consider other legislation which the Medical Council may be subject to.
Support the Head of Information Governance with the development of strategy and the business plan in relation to the section.
Manage the organisation’s obligations under the Re-use of Public Sector Information legislation.
As required, advise of and provide updates on any emerging risks to the Head of Section.
Work with the Head of Risk and Compliance to conduct internal audits and reviews of data protection, FOI, record management, processes and procedures across the organisation.
Manage the implementation of, and provide updates on, recommendations following internal/external audits.
Ensure adherence to all timeframes as set out in legislation.
Management of sectional specific internal audits on processes and procedures.
Undertake continuing education and professional development consistent with the post particularly in relation to Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
Contribute to the management and development of staff within the section.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.