The Healthy County Co Ordinator will be responsible for the management of their respective Healthy Ireland Programme areas and act as the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to all operational matters for the Healthy Ireland Programme for which they are responsible and other assigned duties/functions, depending on the organisational arrangements in place.

The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Services as appropriate.  He/She will be responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the relevant programme and be a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority.

The Co Ordinator will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies and to work closely with the elected Councillors, Oireachtas members and senior managers in delivering services to the highest standard.  He/She may represent the Local Authority on committees and at meetings, including for example Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings and may be asked to report on progress in his/her respective section or department.  He/She will also be expected to support the operations of the elected Council, the Strategic Policy Committees, Municipal Districts and other Council Structures.

The job description below outlines the requirements for the position which will operate within a multi-level governance environment—from municipal district and community level to national and EU levels.  The postholder will be responsible for coordinating, influencing, and aligning activity across political, managerial, sectoral, and community domains, working at local, municipal district, plenary, regional, national and European levels.  The position requires a professional with the ability to coordinate, influence, and lead cross-sectoral and community initiatives that address health inequalities, promote prevention, and build resilient, inclusive place within their designated Local Authority.

The Co Ordinator will support the delivery of the emerging outcomes framework for Healthy Ireland in 2026, and the WHO European Healthy Cities Network (Phase VIII) objectives at local and regional levels. The role prioritises actions to improve the wider determinants of health through local government’s statutory and developmental responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on empowering communities, research and innovation, intersectoral collaboration, data management and evidence-informed decision-making.
 

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

1. hold a third-level degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in a relevant field such as community/sports development, youth work, social sciences, public health, social policy, public administration, planning, or related discipline.

2. have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in any of the following:
   • Local government, public sector, or similar roles involving strategic planning, project coordination, or community engagement.
   • Work with disadvantaged communities or target populations to address social exclusion or inequality.
   • Cross-sectoral coordination or partnership development.
   • Policy development, research, or evaluation related to the determinants of health.
   • Operating effectively within political, community and policy-making environments, demonstrating ability to work across boundaries of role, sector and geography.
   • Project management and delivery, budgeting and performance-monitoring experience.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.