Head of Operations (General Manager)
Cork University Maternity Hospital, Cork, Ireland - Full Time, Permanent
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About Us
The HSE South West health region manages and delivers public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry, serving over 700,000 people. The region includes all hospital and community healthcare services, including the South/South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.
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Key Responsibilities
* Critical Analysis and Decision Making
* Leadership and Direction
* Working with and through others (influencing to achieve)
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Description
The Maternity Services Directorate operates at four hospitals: University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Maternity Hospital, South Tipperary General Hospital, and University Hospital Waterford. This division provides Neonatology and Gynaecology as well as Midwifery and Obstetrics services. One-fifth of all babies born in the Republic of Ireland are delivered in the Maternity Directorate of the SSWHG Group. In 2017, a total of 11,354 mothers gave birth to 11,577 babies across the four maternity units, averaging 32 babies born per day. Admissions to the Neonatal Units include complex cases requiring rapid cooperation between neonatal units within the Group. As part of the Integrated Health System transition, an Integrated Healthcare Area Manager structure will be introduced from March 2025. Our primary academic partner is University College Cork (UCC), which offers various educational programs and conducts research in our hospitals.
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Benefits
* Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
* Retirement Plans
* Flexible Schedules
* Remote Work Options
* Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
* Sabbatical Leave
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Staff Discounts
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Death in Service Pension Scheme
* Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave
* Critical Illness Policy
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme
* E-Learning & Development Portal
* Maternity Leave & Pay
* Paternity Leave & Pay
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HSE South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.