Careers with HIQA

Why Work with HIQA?

Are you seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation? At HIQA, we are committed to driving high-quality and safe care for those using health and social care services in Ireland.

Joining HIQA means becoming part of a team dedicated to professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to the public interest. We take great pride in our work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where our people can thrive. Our roles encompass developing standards, inspecting and reviewing health and social care services, providing accurate and reliable evidence to support health technology decision-making, and monitoring the quality of International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres.

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Offers in 2025

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Candidates placed on Panels in 2025

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Diverse areas to work in across HIQA

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Office locations across Ireland

If you are motivated, results-driven, and looking to make a difference, explore our current vacancies today. The Health Information and Quality Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Current Vacancies

Senior Project Manager

Location: Dublin, Cork or Galway

Closing Date: 5:00pm, Monday 2nd March 2026

Grade: Engineer Grade II

Directorate: Chief Information Office (CIO)

Tenure: Fixed term contract until October 2027

HIQA is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for its Chief Information Office (CIO) Directorate.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of assigned programmes and projects, within agreed schedule, scope and budget.  They will work closely with business stakeholders and manage assigned project resources. This is a key role in the delivery of the approved programme of work which is aligned to the Authority’s Business Plan Objectives and the Digital & Data Transformation Strategy. Example of such projects include the National Health Dataset Catalogue and Information Management Maturity Assessment Tool.

Health Services Researcher

Location: Dublin, Cork or Galway

Closing Date: 5:00pm, Monday 2nd March 2026

Grade: Engineer Grade II

Directorate: Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Tenure: HIQA intend to create a panel for future permanent and fixed term vacancies that  may arise

HIQA is recruiting a Health Services Researcher for its Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Directorate.

The Health Services Researcher will actively engage in the work of the HTA Directorate and of HIQA to deliver on the annual business plan in line with the strategic objectives as outlined in HIQA’s Corporate Plan. The Health Services Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team with responsibility for the effective implementation of HIQA’s programmes to deliver high quality health technology assessments (HTAs), other evidence-based advice and evidence synthesis outputs and therefore to embed evidence-based methodology in the health decision making processes in Ireland.

Inspector, Designated Centres for Older People

Location: Dublin, Cork and Galway

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 23rd February 2026

Grade: Engineer Grade II

Directorate: Regulation Directorate

Tenure: HIQA intends to create a national panel for anticipated vacancies that may arise in the following locations: Cork office, Dublin office or Galway office. Successful candidates will be selected in accordance with their panel ranking and geographic location as determined by the operational needs of the organisation.

HIQA is recruiting an Inspector, Designated Centres for Older People for its Regulation Directorate.

The Inspector role operates as a member of a team of inspectors responsible for the regulation of designated centres for older people. The Inspector, Designated Centres for Older People will carry out all regulatory activities in accordance with HIQA’s policies, processes and procedures to determine compliance with legislation and national standards, report publicly on findings and respond appropriately when service providers do not meet requirements. 

Inspector, Designated Centres for People with Disabilities

Location: Dublin, Cork and Galway

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 16th February 2026

Grade: Engineer Grade II

Directorate: Regulation Directorate

Tenure: HIQA intends to create a national panel for anticipated vacancies that may arise in the following locations: Dublin office, Galway office and Cork office. Successful candidates will be selected in accordance with their panel ranking and geographic location as determined by the operational needs of the organisation.

Currently the following vacancies are available for immediate appointment:
Permanent (Galway office) & Fixed Term Contract (Galway office to April 2027)

HIQA is recruiting an Inspector, Designated Centres for People with Disabilities for its Regulation Directorate.

The Inspector role operates as a member of a team of inspectors responsible for the regulation of designated centres for People with Disabilities. The role Inspector, Designated Centres for People with Disabilities as advertised will carry out all regulatory activities in accordance with HIQA’s policies, processes and procedures to determine compliance with legislation and national standards, report publicly on findings and respond appropriately when service providers do not meeting requirements. 

Additionally, HIQA intends to create a panel for anticipated vacancies that may arise in the Cork, Dublin and Galway Offices.

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