JOB TITLE : PROGRAMME MANAGER - SEPSIS

Department : Medical Directorate
Reporting to Director Strategy Development and Standards
Base : 15 Hogan Place, Dublin 2 DO2 DK23 / Hybrid Working
Hours per week : Full time / 35 hours per week
Contract Type : 2 year Fixed Term
Application closing date : Monday August 11th

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant 3rd level degree/postgraduate qualification
• Experience of programme management, delivering change and/or quality improvement initiatives in a healthcare related environment or other complex service delivery organisation
• Experience of establishing and leading development of initiatives, from concepts to programme plans on a cross-organisational and/or cross-functional basis
• Experience of preparing and writing business cases and project management plans, and project / research methodology for quality improvement projects
• Experience of managing and working collaboratively, cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders as relevant to this role

KNOWLEDGE

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of the Irish healthcare system, in particular general practice
• Proven knowledge of change management principles

SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills that include emotional intelligence, discretion, influencing strategies, negotiating skills and experience liaising with representatives of external organisations
• Proven ability to build trust and manage key strategic relationships at all levels within a diverse stakeholder group
• Able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of MS Office including those used for online communications
• Excellent ICT skills with capacity to maximise technology to increase efficiencies, for example, virtual learning platform, online record management systems, AI technologies

The Medical Directorate of the Irish College of GPs guides clinical strategic direction of the College on behalf of its members. It achieves this across specific programmes including Addiction Management, Antimicrobial Resistance, Chronic Disease Management, ePrescribing, Immunisations, Mental Health, Quality and Safety in Practice, Research Policy Information, Sepsis, Therapeutics and Women’s Health.
This new role will provide significant supports in managing internal and external stakeholders as well as business and reporting requirements for the GP Sepsis programme. In addition, the role will support synergies across the directorate to support the clinical strategic work of the College.
The Programme Manager is accomplished in building, managing and maintaining stakeholder relationships with a highly motivated and professional approach, able to facilitate and implement change in a dynamic working environment.