Principal Officer, Strategic Health Infrastructure Planning Unit

Responsibility at Principal Officer level in leading the development and implementation of an enhanced, strategic and evidence-based approach to health infrastructure planning and delivery across the portfolio (<€200m projects in particular), including securing resources for the sector under PI 2040 (NDP), to improve value for money, productivity and supporting better service and patient outcomes. Responsibilities include:

Development and implementation of health infrastructure investment policy and appraisal procedures [policy set out in Strategic Healthcare Investment Framework (SHIF) and the sector procedures, in line with Infrastructure Guideline provisions, set out in Common Appraisal Framework].

Sectoral lead on Project Ireland 2040 - NPF and NDP – including the development and shaping of evidence-based submissions, cross Department engagement and negotiations on submissions for funding, national reporting on this and the related Health Sector Investment Plan (2026-2030).

Infrastructure lead on development and implementation of strategic infrastructure plans, programmes and a strong pipeline of projects across the sector including primary care centres, community bed capacity, mental health infrastructure, radiation oncology, climate action, equipment replacement.

Engagement on strategic interdepartmental land/ property matters (e.g. LDA, D/Housing) and HSE strategic land asset acquisition.