The Sláintecare Local Development Officer positions are assigned functional responsibility for the management of their respective Sláintecare Healthy Communities Area (currently Athy).
The Sláintecare Local Development Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to all operational matters for the Sláintecare Healthy Communities 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.  The Sláintecare Local Development Officer is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the relevant programme and is a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority.
 

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

• 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.

• 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.

Candidates must hold a clean, current Class B Driving Licence and will be required to have access to his/her own car.