THINK AHEAD & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME LEAD
Irish Hospice Foundation?s vision is of an Ireland where people
experiencing dying, death and bereavement are provided with the care
and support they need. As part of our vision, we believe that people
have the right to be cared for, and to die with dignity and respect,
in the care setting of their choice. We are also committed to creating
a safe space for people to have conversations on death, dying and
bereavement to reduce fear, isolation and poor information. We
continue to develop our capacity in community engagement and use the
strength of advocacy and research to support arts, cultural and
creative responses.
Our Think Ahead & Engagement Programme Lead is a critical role in
building even greater awareness and deeper engagement on dying, death
and bereavement. The role will be focused on developing and delivering
an agreed programme which will increase participation in Advance Care
Planning through the use of our Think Ahead Planning Pack and
supporting materials. The lead will ensure that the Assisted Decision
Making (Capacity) Act **Apply on the website** and Advance Healthcare
Directives specifically are understood by IHF?s public and
healthcare audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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 to increase their knowledge and
ability to deliver on the responsibilities outlined here. Further
training and ongoing support will be available.
* Plan and implement national dissemination of our Think Ahead
Programme through new and established initiatives.
* Develop communication tools to promote and facilitate audiences in
understanding the benefits of the programme through in-person, online
and training materials.
* Enhance awareness with target audiences to increase usage of the
programme tools including Conversations over a Cuppa concept
facilitation, ambassador development, tutorials and webinars.
* Develop and grow Getting Your House in Order with Age Friendly
Ireland.
* Develop links to organisations to promote, engage and understand
Advance Healthcare Planning and the benefits of our Think Ahead
Programme. These include HSE, Mental Health Commission, in particular
the Decision Support Services, local authorities etc.
* Engage with NGO organisations, particularly those relating to
older people with a view to assisting them in understanding the
importance of end of life and bereavement issues and how they can
support their members/audiences to engage in conversation.
* In partnership with the IHF Healthcare team, support the
implementation of Advance Care Planning and our Think Ahead Programme.
* Specifically ensure that healthcare staff have knowledge and
understanding of the IHF programme and how it relates to the Assisted
Decision Making (Capacity) Act and Advance Healthcare Directives.
* Support ICGP initiatives for members to understand the programme
and how it enhances their work with patients.
* Through public engagement initiatives promote greater discussion
on dying, death and bereavement as envisaged by the People?s Charter
on Dying, Death and Bereavement in Ireland.
* Support, planning and delivery of a biennial Forum on End of Life
Conference and other outreach initiatives to promote the work of IHF.
* Work with IHF Research and Advocacy functions to use evidence
based actions to bring about change in overall attitudes to dying,
death and bereavement in Ireland through political and social change.
* Support and develop relationships with the wider IHF team to
develop further mechanisms to garner information from the public about
attitudes to dying, death and bereavement.
SKILLS QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
* A people person who can relate to others and demonstrate empathy.
* Ability to assimilate complex information and communicate it in a
way that is easy to understand.
* Ability to be creative in promoting the charity to a wide range of
individuals and external audiences.
* Excellent organisation skills
* Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter with a high degree of
personal drive and initiative.
* The ability to work alone and in a team, tolerate ambiguity and
uncertainty, and creatively transform challenges to opportunities.
* An interest in and understanding of a health promotion approach
toward palliative, end of life and bereavement care and of the IHF?s
public engagement components such as Think Ahead and the People?s
Charter on Dying, Death and Bereavement in Ireland.
* Demonstrable belief and understanding of the importance of
palliative and end-of-life care
* Strong advocate for quality end-of-life care and commitment to the
work of IHF.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline which includes
health promotion, public affairs, healthcare programme management,
community development or health care.
* At least 5 years track record in programme development and
implementation in the health or social care field.
* Proven experience of building relationships and ability to work
constructively in partnership with other groups and organisations.
Strong diplomatic and negotiation skills.
* Use existing networks and relationships to enhance the development
of the programme.
* Programme and project management experience with a strategic focus
and experience of initiation and completion of programmes.
* Knowledge and experience of working with NGOs/charities or
healthcare settings and in engaging with the public.
* Experience of planning and budgetary control.
_PLEASE SEE IHF COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK? ATTACHED BELOW._
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This full-time role, reporting to the Head of Marketing &
Communication, will be based at the IHF?s offices on Nassau Street,
Dublin 2. We expect this to be a hybrid role as we evolve from
Covid-**Apply on the website**. Necessary travel to sites across
Ireland is expected.
The annual gross salary for this role is circa ?**Apply on the
website**-?**Apply on the website**k depending on experience and
fit.
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE
* A **Apply on the website**% employer?s contribution to a company
contributory pension scheme (subject to a 5% employee contribution)
* Annual leave of **Apply on the website** days
* Closure of the office on Good Friday, half day Christmas Eve and
time between Christmas and New Year in addition to annual leave
entitlement
* Life Assurance and Death in Service benefit
* Further Education & Training support
* Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets)
* A range of flexible leave policies
* Hybrid work arrangements
A complete list of all the terms and conditions will be made available
to the candidate offered the role through IHF?s Employee Handbook.
IHF is an equal opportunities employer.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Closing date for applications is FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Applications by e-mail to?**Apply on the website** under the heading:
_Think Ahead & Engagement Progamme Lead._
* Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), detailing relevant
experience, along with a covering letter outlining the reasons they
believe they are suitable for this role.
* Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of information
supplied.
* Interviews will be held between **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AND
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
* Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
* Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having
accepted it, relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, IHF
may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for
appointment on the results of this selection process.
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