The Centre for Effective Services (CES) is a not for profit, intermediary organisation, with offices in Dublin and Belfast. CES connects policy, practice and research, to ensure the implementation of effective services, to improve the lives of people across the island of Ireland.

About 70,000 babies are born in Ireland every year. All parents want what’s best for their child, and new parents in particular need support from everyone around them to achieve that. The Nurture Programme – Infant Health & Wellbeing is being established with these babies and their parents at its heart. Would you like an opportunity to join the CES Nurture team?

CES now wishes to recruit an Implementation Specialist to support the HSE in the implementation of the Nurture Programme. The successful candidate will have an established reputation in their field, which may be in any one of a number of disciplines of health and social sciences, including sociology, psychology, public health, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy. Candidates should demonstrate experience and knowledge of supporting change processes and a strong interest in the development and promotion of evidence-informed services.

CES offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to make demonstrable improvements to the lives of citizens. The post-holder will be based in CES’ office in Dublin although, due to the national nature of the work, travel across Ireland is expected.

Secondment arrangements will be welcome. Part time arrangements will also be considered.

For further details and an application form visit www.effectiveservices.org/about/careers#implementation-specialist

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th September 2016 at 5.00 pm. Completed application forms and queries should be addressed, in confidence, to Bernie Gray by email at recruitment@effectiveservices.org.

Please note that CES cannot accept CVs. Any CVs submitted will not be considered for shortlisting.