Job Title: Regional Programme Coordinator (Dublin South Leinster Region)
Reporting to: Deputy Executive Director of GP Training and Regional Programme Director
Base: 15 Hogan Place, Dublin 2 / Hybrid Working + Regular Travel to training schemes in UCD / TCD / Midlands (Offaly)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Mon to Fri, occasional work outside these hours.
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Job Purpose
The Regional Programme Coordinator plays a critical leadership and coordination role in the delivery of postgraduate GP training across the Dublin South Leinster region. Working closely with the Regional Programme Director, GP Training Schemes, and national stakeholders, the postholder has regional responsibility for operational delivery, systems oversight, people management, and programme performance.
This role has a strong focus on driving effective operations, leading system and process improvement, and supporting organisational change across training schemes. The Coordinator provides regional oversight of governance, data, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement, contributing directly to the effectiveness, compliance, and future development of the National Programme of GP Training.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy in a complex, fast‑paced environment, the Regional Programme Coordinator analyses data, manages competing priorities, introduces new technologies and ways of working, and contributes to national initiatives that shape the future of GP training in Ireland.
Key Result Areas:
Lead and coordinate regional programme operations to ensure high‑quality delivery of postgraduate GP training and achievement of agreed KPIs.
Manage and develop the region’s Scheme Administrators, setting clear expectations, supporting professional development, and ensuring consistent performance across schemes.
Act as a key regional liaison with HSE Scheme Administrators and relevant stakeholders, building trusted, professional working relationships and supporting effective regional collaboration.
Plan and deliver regional activity, including conferences, workshops and cross‑scheme initiatives, ensuring alignment with national priorities.
Drive systems change and digital innovation across training schemes, leading the implementation of new processes, platforms, and technologies that improve efficiency and consistency.
Provide operational leadership and administrative coordination to governance structures, including regional competency progression committees, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and decision‑making.
Coordinate GP training placements at regional level, working with Primary Care Managers and external stakeholders to support workforce planning and service delivery.
Manage regional data, reporting and analysis, including forecasting, trend identification, and preparation of regional and national returns for SLAs and regulatory bodies (e.g. Medical Council, NDTP).
Provide regional oversight of quality, compliance and governance, ensuring adherence to national policies, procedures, GDPR requirements, and agreed quality assurance.
Contribute to regional financial and operational management, including budget monitoring and resolution of regional operational issues.
Serve as a key point of contact and problem‑solver for Trainees, Trainers, Scheme Directors and central teams, supporting effective communication and national programme delivery.
Represent the region at national meetings, conferences and events, travelling as required.
Person specification
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, expertise, and competencies:
Qualifications experience
Relevant third level qualification, or equivalent in business administration, management, project management or human resources management desirable.
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in programme coordination, operations, or senior administrative role.
Proven experience providing robust analysis, relevant data analytics and trend reporting.
Experience in stakeholder engagement across multiple levels (e.g. trainees, clinicians, senior managers, external bodies)
Technical competencies
Advanced user of software suites including those used for online learning platforms, such as Moodle.
Excellent ICT skills with initiative to maximise technology to increase efficiencies.
Must be highly competent in all MS packages, especially Word and Excel.
Behavioral core competencies
Strong operational coordination and programme delivery skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
High level of initiative and resilience and at ease with working independently and with autonomy
Analytical capability with strong attention to detail
Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management capability
Thrives in a dynamic, outcomes‑focused environment
Must be a team player, display resilience and enjoy working in a highly energised environment.
Must be able to show a commitment to and understanding of the importance of robust governance and quality assurance arrangements in postgraduate medical education.
Key benefits of working at the College include:
An inclusive working environment where wellbeing, diversity and equality are actively promoted. The College has recently been awarded the Investors in Diversity Gold accreditation from Irish Centre for Diversity.
Flexible hybrid working.
Generous annual leave.
Learning and development opportunities which includes support towards ongoing professional development.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme including for close family members.
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