MID-WEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (MATERNITY COVER)
CYSTIC FIBROSIS IRELAND/TLC4CF
BASED IN OUR REGIONAL OFFICE IN LIMERICK
POSITION OVERVIEW & MAIN RESPONSIBILITY
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) in partnership with our regional branch
Tipperary, Limerick and Clare (TLC4CF) is seeking to employ a
part-time Regional Development Officer our Limerick office (close to
University Hospital Limerick). The role of the Mid West Regional
Officer is to:
THE ROLE
Support and facilitate the improvement of hospital services for people
with CF in the Mid-West area (with support from TLC4CF committee and
CFI Head Office)
* Administrative support and project manage a variety of ongoing
projects with the aim of improving the lives of people with CF
* Support the preparation of meetings with UHL, CFI and TLC4CF
* Provide an information and personal advocacy service for members
living with CF and their families (in partnership and support from CFI
head office in Dublin)
* Support TLC4CF fundraising initiatives linked to CF projects in
the Mid-West Region
The role is a 3-day part-time Maternity Leave cover commencing July
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The person appointed will be a senior coordinator grade within CFI
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will be pro rata for part-time).
Please note: This role is currently working remote in line with COVID
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Limerick office on a flexible basis from September **Apply on the
website** onwards.
THE PERSON
The Regional Development Officer will be someone who is good at
multi-tasking and who has an empathy with people and their families
living with a long term disease. They should have a level of
confidence and skill base required from someone who interacts with
both patients and their families; supporters of CF initiatives and who
is also comfortable interacting with the statutory sector. A regional
strategic plan will inform their role and work.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
* Experience in development type work such as coordinating projects
either in Ireland or abroad
* Ideally a third level qualification in social sciences/community
or local development; or considerable experience in community or local
development
* Strong social skills
* Strong writing and communication skills
* Good coordination skills
* Good IT skills
DESIRABLE:
* An understanding of the health system in Ireland
* An understanding of broader social policy
* Interaction with statutory agencies on public service issues
* Ability to drive a car
* Ability to work strategically
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
CFI is the recognised national charity for people with CF and TLC4CF
is the regional branch comprised of the Tipperary, Limerick and Clare
branches. This post will suit someone who likes multitasking and who
wants to make an impact on better services for people with Cystic
Fibrosis by working with families; clinicians and hospitals. It is a
time of hope for people with CF thanks to better services and better
drugs therapies.
TO APPLY:
Please apply with a covering letter, and completed application form
detailing your suitability for the role to Jolyn Mulvey, Cystic
Fibrosis Ireland, **Apply on the website** Lower Rathmines Road,
Rathmines, Dublin 6 or email **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** by 5PM on the
**Apply on the website**th July **Apply on the website**
Please note _CV?s will NOT be accepted_, applications must come in
the form of cover letter & COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM in order to be
considered.
Closing Date for receipt of Applications is by 5PM ON FRIDAY **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**TH JULY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
