Direct Entry Medical Officer – Lead & Serve in the Defence Forces

Military; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defence Forces in Ireland seek a Medical Officer to join the Medical Branch as a commissioned officer. This role combines clinical responsibilities with leadership and personnel management within a Defence context.

Key duties include leading Medical Branch personnel, coordinating medical examinations and security vetting, and undergoing the Military Induction for Direct Entry Officers, with unit assignments across several locations.

Qualifications

• Possess the minimum qualifications of MB., B.Ch, B.A.O., or L.R.C.P. and S.I.
• Hold current, full registration with the Medical Council of Ireland.
• Have 3 years' post graduate experience.
• Desirable but not essential that candidates be entered on specialist register: Occupational Medicine; Psychiatric specialties; Public Health Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the personnel of the Medical Branch.
• Attend and participate in the interview process for eligible candidates.
• Undergo a full medical examination and security vetting prior to induction.
• Be assigned to Medical Units according to the needs of the Defence Forces.
• Complete Military Induction when commissioned as a Direct Entry Medical Officer.

Education

MB., B.Ch, B.A.O., or L.R.C.P. and S.I.

Job description

The Defence Forces in Ireland seek a Medical Officer to join the Medical Branch as a commissioned officer. This role combines clinical responsibilities with leadership and personnel management within a Defence context.

Key duties include leading Medical Branch personnel, coordinating medical examinations and security vetting, and undergoing the Military Induction for Direct Entry Officers, with unit assignments across several locations.