Admin & Personal Assistant

St John of God University Hospital is a leading provider of compassionate, person-centred mental health care in Ireland. As an acute university teaching hospital, we offer a full continuum of mental health services through both inpatient and outpatient programmes. Our expert multidisciplinary teams support individuals experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. We also deliver specialist programmes in areas including Eating Disorders, Addiction, Psychia

Administrative & Personal Assistant - Permanent, Full time

The Administrative & Personal Assistant is responsible for providing high quality executive and administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) and Head of Operations.

This role ensures the efficient coordination of executive activities, supports operational planning, and contributes to the smooth running of the hospital's leadership functions. The postholder will be a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and will play a vital role in maintaining excellent communication, confidentiality, and service standards.

• Candidates must have the knowledge and competence necessary to carry out the role effectively.
• Leaving Certificate, FETAC Level 5, or equivalent qualification as a minimum.
• Proven experience providing PA or executive support at a senior level.
• Strong administrative experience, ideally within a healthcare, public sector, or complex organisational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in committee and meeting administration, including agenda preparation, high quality minute taking, action tracking, and document management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Sound judgement, including the ability to determine when matters should be escalated to senior management.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Saint John of God Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer