Job Description
The Medical Council is seeking to employ a Research Executive, at Executive Officer Grade (EO), on a full-time permanent basis. The role will support the Council in executing its legislative responsibilities defined in the Medical Practitioners Act 2007.
Key Responsibilities:
* Utilise quantitative research skills and tools to support the research function of the Medical Council.
* Support the Research team in drafting high-quality, accurate reports, committee, and Council papers to agreed timescales.
* Timely and accurate data analysis and research to support strategic organisational projects.
* Arrange, schedule, and support meetings including attendance, note-taking, drafting of minutes, and other admin work.
* Support the Head of Research and Research Manager in delivering on key performance indicators and targets outlined in the research and data strategies.
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Essential Criteria:
* A relevant third-level qualification (Level 8 NQF) in health, science, psychology, or a related field.
* Proven experience performing qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g., SPSS, Stata, Python etc.).
* Excellent writing skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* Satisfactory administrative experience, including writing minutes and contributing to the production of reports.
Important Details:
* Position Type: Full-time permanent appointment with a 6-month probationary period.
* Salary: Starting salary €33,812 (first point of the Executive Officer PayScale).
* Annual Leave: 23 working days plus public holidays.
* Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri.
* Pension: The Medical Council offers a pension through the Public Sector Scheme.
* Benefits: Various employee benefits including wellbeing initiatives, training, and development opportunities.