Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer (Grade VII Clerical) – Permanent, Full-time

Role Summary

To ensure St John of God University Hospital clg. complies with all applicable data protection legislation including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and health-sector specific requirements, safeguarding the rights and privacy of patients, staff, and stakeholders. The DPO will advise management, monitor compliance, and act as the Hospital’s, Mental Health Frist Aid Ireland and St Joseph’s, contact point for the Data Protection Commission and for data subjects.

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree (Level 8 or higher) in law, information governance, IT, health administration, or related field
• Professional qualification in data protection/privacy (e.g. CIPM, CIPP/E, Advanced Diploma in Data Protection Law) is desirable.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in data protection, information governance, or compliance — ideally within the healthcare or public sector.
• Proven experience handling DPIAs, subject access requests, and breach investigations.
• Managing external requests (gardai, Solicitors, Regulators)
• Familiarity with data processing contracts and vendor management.