National Director, GP Training & Strategy

Irish College of GPs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Irish College of GPs is seeking a GP Training National Director to provide strategic leadership for nationwide GP Specialist Training. The role sits in the CEO Office and reports to the CEO, with a 3-year fixed-term contract and a 3-day work week, based in Dublin with hybrid arrangements.

The appointee will lead governance, policy development, and liaison with trainees, trainers and national teams to advance GP education and standards.

Qualifications

• Hold specialist GP registration with the Medical Council and be in good standing.
• Currently practicing GP with ongoing commitment to the role.
• Minimum ten years GP experience, five in Ireland.
• Proven negotiation and organisational skills in complex environments.
• Significant experience in management, leadership, medical education and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic governance and direction for GP Specialist Training.
• Collaborate with national and international training bodies and stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for GP training and standards.
• Oversee accreditation processes with the Medical Council and other bodies.
• Mentor Regional Programme Directors and Deputy National Director.
• Represent the College at boards, committees and external forums.
• Develop business cases for funding and innovations in GP training.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Governance

Education

GP registration with Medical Council

Experience in medical education

Tools

MS Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

Irish College of GPs is seeking a GP Training National Director to provide strategic leadership for nationwide GP Specialist Training. The role sits in the CEO Office and reports to the CEO, with a 3-year fixed-term contract and a 3-day work week, based in Dublin with hybrid arrangements.

The appointee will lead governance, policy development, and liaison with trainees, trainers and national teams to advance GP education and standards.