Technical Research Officer

Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: HIQA has a statutory mandate for health information under the Health Act 2007. HIQA’s remit is to set standards in relation to data and information, monitor compliance with these standards, evaluate information, and provide advice and recommendations to the Minister for Health about deficiencies identified in respect of health information under Section 8 (1)(i, j, k l) of the Health Act. HIQA’s health information function has been extended under the Patient Safety Act to include private hospitals and prescribed health service providers. In addition, there have been many recent changes happening in Ireland and at European level in the area of health information that will impact on HIQA’s work. For example, the recently published Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030 and the forthcoming Health Information Bill which advances and supports the development of an integrated health information system for Ireland. At the European level, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation requires member states to establish health data access bodies (HDABs) to support the re-use of electronic health data. The Health Information function in HIQA, working in conjunction with stakeholders, aims to drive improvements in the quality of health data and information across health and social care services to support the provision of high quality, safe and person-centred care. The teams work across the following areas: Principal Conditions of Service Probation: A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay: Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€38,083) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: €38,083 €40,580 €41,248 €44,580 €47,924 €51,275 €54,739 €56,925 €59,123 €61,338 €63,541 €65,750 €67,959 €70,160 €72,381 €74,834¹ €77,284² 1. After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum 2. After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.