Data Protection Officer

Saint John of God Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

St John of God University Hospital in Ireland seeks a Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with GDPR and national data protection laws, safeguarding patient and staff privacy. You will advise management, monitor compliance, and serve as the primary contact for the Data Protection Commission and data subjects.

The role requires 3–5+ years in data protection/privacy, and a degree in a related field with desirability for CIPM/CIPP/E or equivalent qualifications.

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 DPAs, subject access requests, and breach investigations.
• Managing external requests (gardai, Solicitors, Regulators)
• Familiarity with data processing contracts and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Degree (Level 8 or higher) in law, information governance, IT, health administration, or related field

Job description

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

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

Description

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.

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Saint John of God Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer