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ICGP Appointment: Head of Quality & Standards

28 February 2010
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Reporting to the Chief Executive, this new position of Head of Quality and Standards will have a key role in policy formulation and the implementation of ICGP strategy.

  • Leadership/oversight role across the Postgraduate Resources of the College including the Training, Education, Professional Competence, Quality and Research functions.
  • Leading, on behalf of the ICGP, all aspects of standards in clinical care.
  • Responsibility for the continuous evaluation of all education programmes.

Essential Qualifications

  • General medical practitioner included on the Specialist Registrar for General Practice with the Irish Medical Council.
  • Membership of the ICGP or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in medical education, research and training.

It is desirable, but not essential, that the incumbent be currently in active general practice and will maintain a clinical capacity as a general practitioner.

Commitment and Duration

The commitment will be for a minimum of three days on site per week (6 sessions). The initial contract will be for three years, renewable subject to satisfactory outcomes and availability of resources.

Application

Application is by way of comprehensive CV and supporting statement to orla.sherlock@icgp.ie. A full job description may be had on request from orla.sherlock@icgp.ie.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a public presentation to an audience followed by formal interview. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19th March 2010. Interviews will take place mid-April.

For informal background information, please contact fionan.ocuinnegain@icgp.ie or Dr Mary Favier: maryfavier@gmail.com.