Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Programme Coordinator for Cancer Support Services.
In this role, you will work closely with our management team to design and develop new programmes aimed at improving the delivery of support services to people impacted by cancer.
As Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the provision of support services, such as counselling, coaching and other psycho-social supports for people impacted by cancer.
You will also work to improve the delivery of existing services and support your manager to identify, develop and deliver new support services to help reduce the burden of cancer and improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer.
The ideal candidate will have a degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Health & Social Care, Nursing or related field. They will also have a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in programme coordination, project management, design and/or implementation of new services and stakeholder engagement.
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong facilitation and training skills.
In addition, they will have excellent organisational, administration and co-ordination skills, including MS Office suite, MS Teams and data base management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate, lead and ensure successful delivery of the Society's counselling programme for people impacted by cancer.
* Support the Survivorship Manager to design and develop new support programmes aimed at improving the non-medical supports offered by the Society to people impacted by cancer.
* Work across the Services Team to ensure that the counselling, coaching and other support programmes are integrated into the overall patient journey for people accessing the Society's services.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Health & Social Care, Nursing or related field.
* A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in programme coordination, project management, design and/or implementation of new services and stakeholder engagement.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong facilitation and training skills.
* Excellent organisational, administration and co-ordination skills, including MS Office suite, MS Teams and data base management.
Benefits:
* 23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays.
* Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
* Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period).
* Flexitime.
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months).
* Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans).
* Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment).
* Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave).
* Learning and Development Programmes.
* Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave).
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Optional Flu vaccine provided.
About Us:
We are committed to providing high-quality support services to people impacted by cancer. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by cancer.
If you share our vision and values, we would love to hear from you.