Hospital pharmacists association of ireland

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To apply for this role candidates must be currently employed in a permanent capacity in the Irish health service with the Health Service Executive, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or the Health Products Regulatory Authority where a secondment to the Department of Health is possible.

As envisaged in the 2025 Programme for Government and 2025 Community Pharmacy Agreement, the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPO) will have a key strategic role that will provide leadership on policy direction and evidence-based expert advice for pharmacy and pharmaceutical care policy. The overarching objective of the CPO is to lead on the development of a strategic plan for pharmaceutical care in Ireland, in line with broader healthcare objectives and policies, including those outlined in 2017 Sláintecare report. This will include important considerations relating to the future role of pharmacy, workforce planning and education.

See attached Job Specification for comprehensive post specific information on the role.

Closing date

09/07/2026 12:00:00