Under general supervision from the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and clinical authority of the programmes Medical Directors, the Programme Manager will assume responsibility for day-to-day operational management of all staff, activities and functions in their designated programme area.
The main duties and responsibilities of the programme manager will also include the facilitation of the development, implementation and evaluation of programme policies, procedures and quality controls, determining programme service levels and programme specific enhancements; assuming line manager duties of all staff including administrative, therapy, clinical service and nursing staff assigned to the programme; ensuring compliance with HIQA Safer Better Healthcare standards and CARF accreditation standards and designated programme targets and outcomes; developing and monitoring programme budgets; facilitating recruitment, selection ,training and professional supervision of programme staff in conjunction with the relevant head of discipline; ensuring programmes and staff compliance with health &, safety, risk management best practice; and liaising and working closely with other NRH staff, programmes, committees, the public and other agencies.
Qualifications
The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:
- Relevant 3rd level health or professional qualification, with masters or higher preferred.
- Qualification in a relevant clinical area that is validated by the Department of Health & Children is desirable.
- Evidence of professional development post qualification is desirable.
- Further qualifications in business or health management desirable.
- Substantial and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of higher qualifications.
Experience
- The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:
- Greater than 5 years post qualification clinical or professional work experience within a health care setting, with experience in comprehensive rehabilitation setting preferred.
- At least 3 years of management or supervisory experience in the delivery of health or rehabilitation services, including line management of staff preferably in an interdisciplinary setting is desirable.
- Good clinical knowledge of issues related to rehabilitation and care of the individuals served by the National Rehabilitation Hospital and especially good knowledge of issues relating to rehabilitation and care of individuals with amputation and/ or limb absence.
- Knowledge of other relevant important stakeholders and service providers related to care the target population is desirable
- Working knowledge and experience in design, implementation and control of various quality control and accreditation standards is desirable.
- Evidence of project management and/or health service developments is desirable.
Informal enquiries to Kate Curtin, Brain Injury & Stroke Programme Manager via email at [email protected]
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For more details about this post, please see the job description attached.
Application Closing Date: 5:00 PM - Wednesday, 26th August 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Interviews will be held on Friday, 11th September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and provided with confirmation of the date and time of their interview.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter via the "Apply" function on Rezoomo.
- Please be advised that only applications submitted through Rezoomo prior to the specified deadline will be considered. Should you encounter any technical difficulties during the application process, you are advised to contact Polly Bethonico, Human Resources Department at [email protected] before the closing date.
**The NRH reserves the right to extend the application deadline based on the volume of suitable applications.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.
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