Quality Assurance Manager, Postgraduate, (SEO Grade, 24 Month FTC)

About the Role:

The Medical Council is seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance Manager, Postgraduate at a Senior Executive Officer Grade on a Fixed Term Contract for a period of 24 Months.

This role will execute the regulation of medical education, training & competence for all assigned programmes and bodies, in line with the Medical Council's policies, standards, guidelines and rules and right-touch regulation. This will include quality assurance of education, training, bodies / providers and programmes. They will ensure a holistic and consistent approach including a continuous focus on 1) monitoring, 2) evaluation, 3) data-informed learning & improvements, and 4) targeted intervention activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Take ownership for the delivery of assigned elements of the business plan, maintaining momentum and prioritisation.
• Work with other members of the Education and Training team to support and enable the development of the desired organisational culture.
• Managing a programme of inspections of accreditation of multiple education and training programmes and their providers, including monitoring progress in between inspections/accreditations.
• Managing the work and performance of Executive Officer(s) within the Directorate.
• Producing and presenting high quality, accurate reports and papers to agreed timescales.
• Supporting and assisting in preparing and producing the Directorate's annual business plan, aligned to Council strategy, and drafting and managing associated budget.
• Conducting or overseeing and presenting research and analysis from time to time on related issues, including overseeing the co-ordination of data analysis projects from time to time.
• Providing guidance and support for multi-professional assessor teams, ensuring evaluations are carried out within legislative, organisational and operational frameworks.
• Help foster a culture of engagement, cooperation, collaboration and communication.
• Support the implementation of the Medical Council's organisational change plan, through proactive contributions and delivering on expectations for area of responsibility.
• Display a continuous improvement mindset, identifying areas for improvement and delivering actions that lead to demonstrable results.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key relevant external stakeholders and professional bodies as appropriate, to continuously develop knowledge and learning.
• Drive effective management of all activities within remit, with a rigorous focus on efficiency, effectiveness and delivering on stakeholder (internal and external) requirements and expectations.
• Lead the end-to-end quality assurance of Education and Training programmes and bodies, taking a holistic, consistent and risk-based approach with a continuous focus on 1) monitoring, 2) evaluation, 3) data-informed learning & improvements, and 4) targeted intervention activity.
• Support the execution of the Medical Council's targeted intervention approach, as required, in line with the overall approach for quality assurance of education, training & competence programmes.
  
  

Drive close collaboration, ways of working and clear processes within the team and with other teams across the organisation in order to minimise silos and to promote a holistic approach to all Medical Council activity spanning the lifecycle of the doctor.

Essential Requirements

• Experienced professional with a delivery and continuous improvement mindset and an appreciation of the Medical Regulatory environment.
• A minimum qualification requirement is that the applicant holds a Leaving Certificate or an equivalent educational training qualification.
• At least 3 years satisfactory experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of hands-on production of high-quality reports.
• Experience of working and / or managing teams effectively in the pursuit of operational goals, helping to foster a culture of engagement and respect.
• Results focused with a track record of delivering quality effective outcomes
• Experience in managing excellent relationships with key stakeholders
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• A third level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment and knowledge of right touch regulation.
• Past experience in quality assurance and / or quality improvement
  
  

Essential Characteristics

• Excellent organisation and time management skills with proven experience of handling multiple conflicting priorities within tight timeframes.
• Be comprehensive and concise in written and oral communications, including giving presentations, writing high-quality reports, drafting minutes and developing/editing website content.
• Able to successfully manage projects and/or programmes of work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-starter with initiative who anticipates need, and demonstrates personal accountability, proactivity and resourcefulness
• Decisive, energetic and enthusiastic with excellent people, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills with an ability to analyse information and data with attention to detail, as well as troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good information technology skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with change.
  
  

Details of Appointment

Position Type: Position Type: This appointment will be offered on a Fixed Term Contract Basis for 24 Months (SEO Grade). A 6-Month probationary period applies to this appointment.

Salary: Starting salary will be at €60,029, which is the first point of the Senior Executive Officer PayScale.

If you are currently a serving civil or public servant, your entry point to the PayScale may be higher based on your current salary.

There will be salary increment each year in line with the Senior Executive Officer PayScale and subject to satisfactory performance, until the maximum point on the scale has been reached. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.



PayScale

Senior Executive Officer PayScale

€60,029, €61,785, €63,537, €65,286, €67,044, €68,792, €70,547

€73,0771 (LS1 After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum)

€76,5462 (LS2 After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum)

Annual Leave: 29 working days plus public holidays

Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri.

Location: The Medical Council's offices are located at Kingram House, Kingram Place, Dublin 2. We operate a hybrid working model with both remote working and a current requirement for on-site attendance of two days per week.

Pension: The Medical Council offers a pension through the Public Sector Scheme. Contributions to the scheme will commence on joining the organisation. Candidates currently working in the Public or Civil Service may transfer their pension.

Rewards/ Benefits:

Dedicated Wellbeing Group and Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, , Training and Development, Public Service Sick Leave Scheme, TaxSaver Travel Tickets, Bike to Work Scheme, Subsidised Flu Jabs, Paid Exam Leave & Study Leave, Income Continuance Scheme, Civil Service Credit Union, Annual Salary Increment.

Recruitment Process

The selection process may include one or more of the following stages:

• Shortlisting of applications
• Competency-based interview
• Presentation exercise
• Reference checks
• Pre-employment screening
  
  

The Medical Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the information provided in their application.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Medical Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Closing Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026