Job Title: Temporary Grade VII IT Manager in Westmeath Location: Mullingar Pay scale: €31.90 - €41.47 (depending on previous relevant public sector experience) Full Time - 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9-5 Duration: 3 Month contract initially Key Responsibilities: Respond to IT-related issues, assisting with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and providing solutions for laboratory staff. Provide support for all information and technology (IT) systems including LIS, Q-Pulse, REEs, and associated infrastructure. Liaise with the Manager and CMS for software/hardware infrastructure updates and upgrades. Manage the rollout of IT infrastructure developments, upgrades, and implementations from both operational and administrative perspectives. Liaise with vendors, and other stakeholders regarding IT projects and initiatives. Facilitate the rollout of national IT projects. Ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS), data protection, and accreditation standards, preparing relevant documentation (SOPs, validation plans, risk assessments, etc.). Manage data processing, confidentiality, and data protection agreements, ensuring staff compliance. Oversee IT-related backup procedures within the laboratory. Administer user accounts and passwords for laboratory IT applications. Collect, analyse, and present laboratory data and statistics as required. Essential Criteria: Possess a 3rd level qualification such as Computer Science or Information Systems or other equivalent qualification to NFQ Level 7 or above AND Experience of working in an IT Senior or management role post 3rd level qualification More in Depth job specification can be provided to each individual that meets the essential criteria Skills: Grade VII IT