Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client are currently recruiting for a Grade V Staff Officer.
To be based in Cork City.
A working week of 35 hours, Monday to Friday.
Immediate start required.
The rate of €***** per hour.
Temporary 6 months contract initially *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role.
Full Job description will be available at shortlisting stage** **Please note, full job description will be available to suitable applicants at shortlisting stage.
The position of Grade V encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities which include the following: Administration Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of area of responsibility Ensure deadlines are met and that service levels are maintained Ensure policies and procedures are well documented, understood and adhered to Ensure that archives and records are accurate, maintained confidentially and readily available to the appropriate authority Ensure line management is kept informed of issues Ensure that stakeholders are kept informed and that their views are communicated to middle management Customer Service Promote and maintain a customer focused environment by ensuring service users / customers are treated with dignity and respect Seek feedback from service users / customers and implement change to incorporate same, in agreement with Line Manager Human Resources / Supervision of Staff Supervise and ensure the wellbeing of staff within own remit Ensure an even distribution of workload amongst the team, taking into account absence due to annual leave, etc.
Create and promote a positive working environment among staff members Deal with under performance in a timely and constructive manner Identify training and development needs of staff in own area Service Delivery and Improvement Ensure accurate attention to detail in own work and work of team Actively participate in innovation and support change and improvement initiatives within the service Adapt local work practices ensuring the team knows how to action changes Standards, Policies, Procedures & Legislation Maintain own knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure current work standards are met by own team Maintain own knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation, e.g. Financial Regulations, Health & Safety Legislation, Employment Legislation, FOI Acts, GDPR, etc.
Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act ****.
Or Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish**.
Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination.
Or Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction.
Or Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI).
And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office.
**Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers.
A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.
Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme.
The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Management HR