GVII, Programme Business Systems Vendor Lead
* Dublin, Ireland
* Permanent, Full time
Who We Are
The National Screening Service (NSS) was established by the Minister for Health and Children in January 2007. It was formed in response to a national cancer strategy which advocated for a comprehensive cancer control programme. Today, the NSS is part of the Health Service Executive (HSE). It is a priority for us in the NSS that all eligible people can access our services. The NSS works with many different screening partners to enable this to happen.
Skills and Attributes
* Business Development
Description
The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes – for cervical, breast and bowel screening and for detecting sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes. Our programmes focus on looking for early signs of disease in healthy people, so that we can:
* detect health issues early
* help prevent disease
* ensure that anyone who does develop the disease being screened for has the best chance of early, more effective treatment
* reduce people’s risk of developing a disease or its complications
* support people in making informed decisions about their health
Our mission: We deliver population screening programmes that help prevent, reduce the risk of, and assist the recognition of, disease in Ireland.
Our vision: To work together to save lives and improve people’s health through population screening.
About the Role
Manage relevant business systems/IT vendors & partners, to support activity of the Diabetic RetinaScreen (DRS) Programme ensuring accurate and timely delivery of programme operational and development commitments while meeting programme quality standards.
The position of Grade VII Programme Business Systems Vendor Lead encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities which include the following:
* Manage the DRS Programme business/IT systems infrastructure through partnership with supporting departments and management of business systems vendors, ensuring delivery of programme quality standards, key performance indicators and operational activity.
* Actively manage the resolution of any DRS Programme business/IT systems issues/bugs in conjunction with supporting teams/vendors in a timely manner.
* Manage the planning and delivery of the DRS Programme business/IT systems development roadmap.
* Be the central contact point for business/IT systems vendors & partners charged with the delivery of DRS Programme business systems.
* Ensure all DRS Programme business/IT systems are maintained in a proactive fashion to ensure low levels of downtime.
* Escalate business/IT systems related issues when required to ensure continuity of service delivery.
* Oversee the efficient day-to-day operation of all DRS Programme business/IT systems to ensure all pathways can be delivered in an efficient manner.
The Candidate
(i) Excellent Communication (Verbal and Written), analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to think creatively and independently with experience in partner/vendor management.
(ii) Experience in overseeing the design and implementation of change for critical business systems.
(iii) Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.
(iv) Experience of working in a busy office environment that has involved dealing with senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders.
(v) Significant experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
(vi) Good understanding of change management principles, techniques & tools, with demonstrated experience in programme/change management in a service delivery environment (desirable).
Please refer to detailed job description below for detailed eligibility criteria.
Join our team and we'll provide you with the support you need to deliver and succeed. This is an unmissable opportunity to join a diverse and supportive workplace where staff feel valued. #ChooseScreening
National Screening Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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