Programme Lead in Sustainabilty and Planetary Health

at  Irish College of GPs

JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME LEAD IN SUSTAINABILTY AND PLANETARY HEALTH

Reporting to: Medical Director and the Membership Committee
Base: Remote. Appointee will be expected to attend meetings at ICGP Offices, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 as required.
Contract type: Part-time, fixed term. Maximum 3 years
Hours per week: Two sessions / one day per week
Closing date: 1st November 2024 - COB

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Be a medically qualified health professional, holding the MICGP qualification and be a current College member in good standing for the duration of the post.
• Be enrolled on and in compliance with the Professional Competence Scheme
• Concurrently hold a part time clinical appointment equivalent to a minimum of four sessions of clinical general practice per week
• Be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland on the Specialist Division for general practice.
• Demonstrate a track record of managing and implementing projects in sustainability and planetary health.

The objective of the College’s Sustainability and Planetary Health Programme is to raise awareness among general practitioners of the need to consider the environment and the future sustainability of healthcare delivery to patients today and to foster engagement and partnership to enhance relevant education, awareness and participation of our members. This role is responsible for leading and developing the College’s role in this area.