Director of Operations/Deputy General manager

Job Purpose

Responsibility for operational matters relating to scheduled and unscheduled care patient pathways.  Ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Hospital, through service planning, business and performance management and the improvement of general patient services.

Working with the Hospital Executive team in pursuing the Hospitals objectives and report directly to the General Manager, acting within policy, financial and other frameworks set by the HSE

The current vacancy is permanent and whole-time.

The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent or specific purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.

Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013.

Essential Criteria

Candidates must have on date of application:  demonstrate

• Five years’ experience at management level within a Healthcare environment / background relevant to the role

And

• Possess sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the office and have management ability and experience

And

• A proven track record of delivering change within a healthcare driven industry is essential

And

• A relevant professional / 3rd level qualification

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

CavMon3850_Director of Operations Job Specification Aug 2026

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