General Manager, Economist
HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing
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Job Description
About the Role: General Manager, Economist
This is a unique opportunity to join HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing as a General Manager, Economist. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the Office of the Assistant National Director - Capital, Capital & Estates. This permanent, whole-time vacancy offers a chance to contribute significantly to strategic capital planning and economic analysis within Ireland's health service.
The role is open to both internal HSE staff and external applicants, providing a broad platform for talented economists to make a meaningful impact on public health infrastructure and investment decisions.
Location
This position is based in Dublin, with initial assignment to the office of the Assistant National Director - Capital, Capital & Estates. The primary office locations are:
- Sir Patrick Duns, Lower Grand Canal St., Dublin 2
- Swords Business Campus, Balheary Road, Swords, Co Dublin
The successful candidate's specific location will be determined in agreement with the Assistant National Director - Capital, Capital & Estates.
A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies, both full-time and part-time, for Economist (General Manager) roles within the Capital & Estates division.
Application Process & Important Information
Prospective applicants are strongly advised to download, save, and thoroughly read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information, and the Application Form, all available at the bottom of this advertisement. These documents contain crucial details regarding eligibility, post locations, and the entire recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is 09/03/2026 at 15:00:00.
Interview dates will be confirmed later, with candidates typically receiving at least two weeks' notice.
How to Apply
Please submit your completed application form via email only to recruitmanagement@hse.ie. Ensure the subject line clearly states: NRS15237 Economist (General Manager).
You will receive an email response within 2 working days confirming receipt of your application. If no response is received within 5 working days, please contact the NRS at the same email address to verify your submission.
Informal Enquiries
For any informal enquiries regarding this role, please contact:
- Henry Kerr, Assistant National Director - Capital
- E-mail: henry.kerr@hse.ie
Key Skills/Competency
- Economic Analysis
- Capital Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Policy Development
- Project Appraisal
- Strategic Planning
- Data Interpretation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Public Sector Management
- Quantitative Analysis
How to Get Hired at HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing
- Understand HSE's mission: Research HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing's strategic objectives, capital projects, and economic priorities to align your application.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in economic analysis, financial modeling, and public sector project appraisal relevant to a General Manager, Economist role.
- Showcase public service commitment: Emphasize your dedication to public welfare and experience in contributing to large-scale, public-facing initiatives.
- Prepare for competency-based interviews: Familiarize yourself with common public sector interview frameworks, focusing on problem-solving, analytical skills, and stakeholder management.
- Network effectively: Connect with professionals on LinkedIn working at HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing to gain insights into the organizational culture and priorities.
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