JOB TITLE: HEALTH CHECK MANAGER
MANAGER: DIRECTOR OF HEALTH PROMOTION, INFORMATION & TRAINING
The Irish Heart Foundation is a community of people who fight to
protect the cardiovascular health of everyone in Ireland. Every hour
someone in Ireland suffers a stroke and every day hundreds of people
are diagnosed with heart conditions. The lives of these people are
often cut tragically short. Many are left with disabilities. Almost
9,**Apply on the website** die from heart conditions and stroke every
year in Ireland making cardiovascular disease one of the nation?s
biggest killers. We work to turn this around ? support people to
live healthy lives and avoid cardiovascular disease, but also to
support people living with heart conditions and stroke.
THE ROLE
The Irish Heart Foundation aims to empower patients and the general
public to stand up for their hearts by giving them the tools and the
information they need to lead healthy lifestyles and make informed
decisions about their health. This work is underpinned by a focus on
health inequalities, health literacy and innovation and research.
We are seeking a Health Check Manager to lead the management and
ongoing development of the Irish Heart Foundation?s health check
programmes. This service forms a core part of the Foundation?s
engagement with underserved communities and workplaces, including
flagship projects such as Farmers Have Hearts. While programmes were
paused due to Covid-**Apply on the website**, now is an exciting
opportunity to shape and grow the service, working collaboratively
within an office-based team setting and with varied stakeholders.
Reporting to the Director of Health Promotion, Information & Training,
the ideal candidate will be from a nursing background with excellent
project management skills, a passion for quality and client-centred
care and strong stakeholder management capabilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for the development and management of all community and
workplace health checks, including provision through the Mobile Health
Unit and on site in workplaces and community centres.
* Lead the development and scaling of health check-based
intervention initiatives.
* Develop, implement and monitor appropriate systems and processes,
to ensure the health check service is user-focused and of high
quality.
* Support development and roll out of national awareness campaigns
and associated content.
* Management and support of the contractor health check nurses?
panel including recruitment and training.
* Work collaboratively with advocacy, fundraising and patient
support colleagues to identify synergies and to support delivery of
organisational objectives.
* Develop stakeholder relationships with national corporate,
statutory and voluntary organisations.
* Take a systematic approach to projects, auditing health check
services, assessing their impact, developing quality improvement
initiatives, and ensuring appropriate clinical governance with the
support of the IHF Medical Director.
* Data analysis - provide statistical reports on data gathered from
health checks.
* Maintain continuous professional development for both role and
NMBI registration including a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular
disease and association risk factors.
* Willingness to innovate and expand the role.
EDUCATION
* Nursing degree or equivalent. Current NMBI Registration.
* Cardiology experience is desirable but not essential.
* Minimum 3 years? demonstrable relevant experience required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* A passion for and practical knowledge of user-centered approaches.
* Excellent project management skills and experience.
* Strong administration, prioritisation and time management skills.
* Strong planning capabilities are essential.
* Ability to build professional relationships internally across all
levels of the organisation and externally with a variety of
stakeholders.
* Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills
and empathetic approach.
* A self-motivated person able to work autonomously and as part of a
team.
* Ability to identify creative solutions and to influence
effectively.
* Experience of audit and quality improvement.
* Able to adapt to a non-clinical environment.
* Experience of content creation and resource development.
* Familiarity with health promotion values and concepts is
desirable.
* Experience of programme delivery, particularly in underserved
community and/or workplace settings.
* Awareness of health inequalities and health literacy practices.
* Digital proficiency including MS office suite and CRM database.
* Ability to bring digitally innovative approaches to your chosen
field.
* Experience managing people and setting KPI?s.
* Ability to represent the Irish Heart Foundation in a professional
manner at all times.
_DETAILS OF ROLE AND APPLICATION PROCESS_
_This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday. The role is
based in the Irish Heart Foundation?s offices in Rathmines, Dublin.
Currently staff are working remotely and the successful candidate will
be supported to work remotely initially according to public health
guidelines._
_To apply please provide an up to date curriculum vitae and cover
letter outlining how you suit the post by email to Siobhan Browne, HR
Consultant._
_EMAIL: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**_
_The closing date for this position is . Friday **Apply on the
website**th February **Apply on the website**_
THE IRISH HEART FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
_THE IRISH HEART FOUNDATION HAS A NO SMOKING POLICY. EMPLOYEES ARE NOT
PERMITTED TO SMOKE WHILST UNDERTAKING ANY DUTIES ON BEHALF OF THE
FOUNDATION._
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Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
