General Manager, Head of Data, Analytics and Intelligence …, Dublin

The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes – for cervical, breast and bowel screening and for detecting sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes.

Our programmes focus on looking for early signs of disease in healthy people, so that we can:

• detect health issues early
• help prevent disease
• ensure that anyone who does develop the disease being screened for has the best chance of early, more effective treatment
• reduce people’s risk of developing a disease or its complications • support people in making informed decisions about their health

Choose Screening: Together we can make a difference the National Screening Service 5year Strategic Plan outlining our strategic priorities and goals for the years 2023-2027.

Our mission: We deliver population screening programmes that help prevent, reduce the risk of, and assist the recognition of, disease in Ireland.

Our vision: To work together to save lives and improve people’s health through population screening. The role of the National Screening Service also includes policy, development and advice.

About the role:

The Head of Data, Analytics & Intelligence will play a pivotal leadership role in establishing the NSS as a high-performing, data-driven organisation through strategic oversight of Data Management, Data Protection, Analytics, and AI functions. This role will transform how the NSS leverages data to enhance screening effectiveness, improve participant outcomes, and deliver best-in-class healthcare services, supporting the achievement of the NSS 2030 vision set out in the Data Ecosystem Roadmap.

The NSS manages health data relating to over 51% of Ireland’s population at any given time. The successful candidate will lead the development of a new integrated Data & Intelligence function, bringing together data management, analytics, and information governance into a unified structure that will drive the implementation of the NSS Data Roadmap. This role will be instrumental in embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation, enabling real-time performance monitoring, strategic insight, service innovation, and continuous quality improvement across all screening programmes.

The Candidate:

Candidates must demonstrate significant senior leadership experience in Data Management, Analytics, or Intelligence within a large, complex, multi-stakeholder environment. They will have a proven track record in developing and delivering data and intelligence strategies, leading organisational change, and driving service improvement through strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The successful candidate will also possess substantial experience in leading high-performing teams, working collaboratively across governance structures, and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. A high level of professional knowledge, strategic leadership capability, and management competence is essential for the successful delivery of this role.

Please refer to detailed job description for eligibilty criteria.

Join our team and we'll provide you with the support you need to deliver and succeed. This is an unmissable opportunity to join a diverse and supportive workplace where staff feel valued. #ChooseScreening