Network Manager

Purpose of the Role

CHI is looking for a hands-on, active and highly experienced Network Manager to oversee and manage existing network teams across CHI.

This position forms a key role within the overall CHI Digital Health function. This function goes across all facilities under the management structure of CHI. The post holder will be expected to work across all locations and with all ICT teams associated with CHI.

The role will be responsible for:

· Developing and providing best in class, highly available, performant and cost-effective network solutions to CHI on which all other digital services depends

· Managing key vendor relationships and integrating network support processes with wider CHI digital health support processes

· Providing expert knowledge and support to stakeholders of Network solutions.

· Leading and supporting the enhancements, upgrades and improvements of CHI’s network solutions.

· Align local requirements with CHI’s strategic direction ensuring the delivery of network support meet the needs of all CHI facilities.

· Supporting the transitioning from existing Hospitals to new children’s hospital resources and teams.

· Supporting the implementation of the future system architecture of CHI including Change Advisory Board.

· Managing and delivering Network Projects as required.

· Supporting the implementation of the EHR, clinical and corporate systems, and dependent technologies as required.

· Participating in key ITIL processes such as the management of change, incidents, problems and service management.

The successful candidate will be expected to

· Work with the Digital Health leadership team to plan, control, manage and deliver network, security, upgrades and projects.

· Manage complex teams and deliver high quality, customer focused outcomes.

· Provide strong leadership and direction to all members of the team, leading by example gaining an in-depth understanding of all facets of CHI’s Digital Health Department and contribute when required to the completion of specific activities.

· Overall development and management of plans, as well as tracking and communicating the status of projects.

· Manage risks, issues and scope within the governance structure ensuring appropriate reporting, escalation and approvals.

· Take the lead in preparing, reviewing and seeking endorsement of key documents.

Balancing the schedules, scope, and resources across multiple teams to ensure optimal outcomes and timelines are achieved.

Essential Criteria:

· A third level degree/post-graduate qualification in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronic Engineering plus 3 years post qualification experience in a relevant role

Or

· 4+ years’ experience in a relevant and similar role

· Knowledge of Firewalls

· Knowledge of Network Switches

· Strong vendor management skills

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 20th April 2025 by 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact John Maher, Senior Infrastructure Manager, John.Maher@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie