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Development Officer in Healthcare - Dying Well at Home Programme, Ireland, IE
Client:
Irish Hospice Foundation
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
e44f95fa2742
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.04.2025
Expiry Date:
06.06.2025
Job Description:
Development Officer in Healthcare - Dying Well at Home Programme
To support current work and new developments of Irish Hospice Foundation's Dying Well at Home Programme.
Who We Are
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity that addresses dying, death, and bereavement in Ireland. Our vision is an Ireland where people facing end of life or bereavement, and those who care for them, are provided with the care and support that they need.
Through advocacy and education, and the provision of services such as Nurses for Night Care and the Bereavement Support Line, IHF works to ensure that every person in Ireland can die and grieve well, whatever their age and wherever the place.
IHF prioritises the following values:
* We work towards better end-of-life and bereavement care for all.
* We value all staff and treat them with fairness, respect, and dignity.
* Our staff are valued for their knowledge, skills, and creativity.
* We aim to maintain an environment that promotes inclusiveness and teamwork.
About the Role
Job Purpose: To support current work and new developments of Irish Hospice Foundation's Dying Well at Home Programme.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 18 months
Hours of Work: Part Time (30 hours a week – 4 days a week)
Job Location: Our offices are based on Nassau St., Dublin 2. We have a hybrid work model in place (a minimum requirement of 2 days a week in the office).
Reporting to: Dying Well at Home Programme Manager in Healthcare
Responsibilities:
* Support the ongoing development and roll out of the IHF’s new Dying Well at Home Programme.
* Process referrals to the Nurses for Night Care service and assist in monitoring that service.
* Provide administration support to the line manager as required.
* Support advocacy with external requests on policies, surveys, and submissions.
* Support the Dying Well at Home Healthcare Manager with the delivery of programme objectives.
* Build and maintain key relationships to maximise the impact of work.
* Generate reports and information materials to support dissemination of work.
* Provide regular updates of work and related progress to line manager.
Any other tasks as may be assigned by the manager or designated person.
Qualifications and Experience
IHF is open to applications from candidates who have experience in most but not all of the following areas. The successful candidate will be supported through their induction.
* A healthcare qualification with working knowledge of issues impacting older people, palliative and end-of-life care.
* Background in health and/or social sciences and at least three to five years’ experience working in the health sector.
* Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
* Knowledge of Mailchimp and Canva is desirable.
Benefits Include:
* Pension contribution of 5% on your gross annual salary.
* Death in Service benefit of 4 times annual salary.
* Income Protection of 75% of salary.
* Annual Leave of 23 days per year.
* Hybrid Work Arrangement of 2 days working from the office.
* 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave.
* Opportunities for training and workplace development.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
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