National Health and Wellbeing Policy Advisor Mental Health Promotion 2025DOH01
Date posted: 16 April 2025
Before you apply
Secondment will take place on a grade for grade basis, existing terms and conditions will be maintained.
Reference
2025DOH01
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
799A Generic - Management &Admin **NOT IN USE **
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Important Information
The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.
County
- All
Location
Department of Health
Contract type
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
- If and when
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It is expected that the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and influencing skills. Reporting to the Head of Health and Wellbeing, the Advisor will have the following key responsibilities (please note that this list is indicative and not exhaustive):
• Contribute to the Department’s long-term strategic planning on Mental Health promotion working across Mental Health and Healthy Ireland
• Lead on the implementation of the cross government National Mental Health Promotion Plan
• Coordinate the development and publication of the Mental Health Promotion Implementation Plan
• Lead on cross government engagement to agree actions, timelines and reporting mechanisms for each relevant department
• Work with policy leads in the Department to ensure mental health promotion is embedded in all polices
• Work with colleagues in the HSE to support the implementation of Stronger Together and ensure alignment with Pathways to Wellbeing
• Lead on engagement with external stakeholders including relevant voluntary organisations in relation to mental health promotion
• Work with key partners in the community and voluntary sector who are delivering on mental health promotion
• Advance the research agenda on mental health promotion with academic partners including the Sharing the Vision Mental Health Research Strategy
• Compile reports on mental health promotion as required
• Represent Ireland at EU/WHO and other international fora
• Contribute as required to the day-to-day work of the Department, including supporting the Minister and the Department regarding Parliamentary, Government and general support matters.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Health and Wellbeing.
Closing date
09/05/2025 00:00:00
Proposed interview date
Week commencing 26th May
Application details
Applicants should submit a succinct CV (maximum three pages) highlighting relevant experience accompanied by a signed cover letter (maximum one page). The cover letter should set out their reasons for considering themselves qualified and suitable for the role. The CV should include the names of two referees but please note that they will not be contacted in advance of securing the candidate’s permission.
Applicants should note the importance of these two documents in terms of providing clear, concise, and relevant supporting information specific to this role.
Applications should be sent by email to Health_Secondments@health.gov.ie by midnight on 9th May, 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Informal enquiries
Health_Secondments@health.gov.ie