Medical Director General Practice Doctor

MatchMedics; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

35-hour week

27 days annual leave

Paid study leave

Medical indemnity insurance

Policy influence at national level

Job summary

MatchMedics is partnering with Ireland's leading healthcare organisation to appoint a Medical Director (MICGP) with a Specialist interest in Women’s Health in Dublin. This senior role blends hands-on clinical work with strategic leadership to evolve women’s health services across the country.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality and innovation, mentor clinicians and influence policy. The role offers hybrid working after probation, a 35-hour week, generous leave, paid study

Qualifications

• MICGP required with Specialist Registration in General Practice
• Minimum 4 years post-specialist GP experience (Ireland)
• Family Planning Certification and LARC certification
• Postgraduate qualifications in Healthcare Management or Leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to doctors and nurses
• Drive service innovation, quality improvement and strategic development
• Combine hands-on clinical practice with senior leadership responsibilities
• Mentor and develop healthcare professionals across the organisation
• Contribute to education, advocacy, media engagement and public awareness
• Collaborate with providers, policymakers and government stakeholders
• Shape future delivery of women's health services nationwide

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic leadership

Mentoring

Policy advocacy

Communication

Education

MICGP

Specialist Registration

Healthcare Leadership MSc

Job description

Medical Director General Practice Doctor (52038) Dublin City Centre, Republic of Ireland

Medical Director (MICGP) | Women's Health

Lead the Future of Women's Healthcare in Ireland

MatchMedics is proud to partner with one of Ireland's most respected and progressive healthcare organisations in the appointment of a Medical Director (MICGP) with a specialist interest in Women's Health.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Specialist GP to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership in a role that will directly influence and shape the future of women's healthcare services across Ireland.

As Medical Director, you'll lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, drive service innovation, contribute to policy and advocacy initiatives, and continue delivering specialist clinical care within a modern Dublin city-based service.

If you're passionate about women's health, committed to excellence, and eager to lead meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Medical Director, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership to an experienced team of doctors and nurses
• Drive service innovation, quality improvement, and strategic development
• Combine hands-on clinical practice with senior leadership responsibilities
• Mentor, support, and develop healthcare professionals across the organisation
• Contribute to education, advocacy, media engagement, and public awareness initiatives
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, policymakers, and government stakeholders
• Play a key role in shaping the future delivery of women's health services nationwide

To be considered, you will have:

• MICGP qualification and Specialist Registration in General Practice with the Irish Medical Council
• Minimum 4 years' post-specialist GP experience, including experience gained in Ireland
• A genuine passion for and commitment to Women's Health
• Family Planning Certification and LARC certification
• Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, and decision-making skills
• A patient-centred approach with a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care
• Additional qualifications in Women's Health
• Postgraduate qualifications in Healthcare Management, Leadership, or a related discipline

Please Note

Candidates must be available to commence the role in December 2026.

What's on Offer?

Hybrid working model following probation

35-hour working week

27 days annual leave

Paid study leave

Medical indemnity insurance provided

Opportunity to influence healthcare policy and service delivery at a national level

Work alongside highly respected clinicians and healthcare leaders

A unique opportunity to shape and grow women's healthcare services across Ireland

Why Apply?

This is more than a leadership position.

It's an opportunity to advocate for better outcomes for women, influence healthcare provision at a strategic level, and lead a service that is genuinely changing lives across Ireland.

For the right candidate, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy in women's healthcare while enjoying a rewarding and varied career at the forefront of clinical leadership.