Communications Officer – Grade V

About the role

The Communications Officer will join the Communications and Public Affairs Team of the Health Service Executive (HSE) Mid West. The role supports the planning, execution and evaluation of internal and external communication initiatives across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development and delivery of information projects from initiation through evaluation.
• Coordinate parliamentary affairs activities, including handling parliamentary and regional health forum questions and representations.
• Support press and media relations, preparing statements and liaising with journalists.
• Contribute to the design and rollout of regional campaigns, both internally and externally.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Communications and Public Affairs team.

Required profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of public sector communication processes.
• Experience working with stakeholders such as parliamentarians, media outlets and internal teams.

Required skills

• Project coordination.
• Media liaison.
• Stakeholder engagement.