Unijobs is expanding its team of Exam Invigilators for TUS Athlone. This is a seasonal role, with work available during three exam periods each year: December, April/May, and August. Each exam period lasts approximately two weeks, with exams scheduled three times daily. The current rate of pay is €15.31 per hour. Person Specification: Previous experience working or studying in a higher or secondary education environment is desirable. Relevant experience in customer service, public-facing roles, or administration is also valued. Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work effectively as part of a team Strong attention to detail and accuracy Capable of handling urgent or challenging situations and following instructions Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations or when interacting with anxious students Strong communication skills, with a high standard of spoken English, as verbal communication with exam candidates is essential IT literacy, including the ability to use email and log into a dedicated website for managing timesheets Duties and Responsibilities: Punctuality is essential Preparing examination materials (papers, stationery, and equipment) according to strict protocols before exams begin Maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times Assisting candidates before exams by directing them to their seats and advising on allowed personal items Ensuring candidates comply with exam regulations Creating a calm and controlled environment in the exam hall Continuously monitor the exam room to detect and address any irregularities or breaches of conduct. Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Examination Coordinator promptly Addressing any questions or concerns the students may have Collecting and counting exam scripts at the end of exams Taking attendance during exams and verifying student IDs Escorting candidates in and out of the exam venue as required Ensuring candidates leave the exam hall quietly and without removing any materials without authorization Assisting with any issues in the exam hall, such as illness or emergency evacuations Invigilators must remain attentive and vigilant throughout the exam Essential Requirements: Proficiency in spoken English, as all communication with candidates is verbal Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (Please note that the role can be physically demanding) Flexibility, reliability, and a cooperative attitude Basic computer literacy Attendance at mandatory training sessions If required: successful completion of Garda Vetting / Police Clearance process Desirable Requirements: Full availability for the duration of the exam schedule is preferred Experience with scribing is an advantage. Further assessment will follow Experience working with students who require additional exam accommodations is highly valued Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Invigilator Exams Supervise Casual Temporary
Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for a Physiotherapist to join their team. The duration of the post is initially 6 months with likely extensions thereafter. Working 28 hours per week , the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €36.18 per hour based on an annualised salary of €66,077 . The successful candidate will accrue annual leave . Purpose of the post: The provision of a quality Physiotherapy service in line with standards of Physiotherapy practice. To provide quality, client-centred Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to identified client groups at designated centres as directed by the Physiotherapy Manager. Principal duties and responsibilities: Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practices. Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with the client, family and other team members as appropriate. Communicate and work in cooperation with other team members. Develop effective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support to service users, family, carers etc. Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies. Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy/guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits). Participate in review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds as appropriate. Maintain quality standards of work and cooperate with quality assurance processes. Seek the advice of relevant personnel when appropriate. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality and ethics. Operate within own scope of Physiotherapy practice as per CORU requirements and in accordance with local guidelines. Education & Training Participate in mandatory training. Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in-service training, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc. Engage in performance review processes including personal development. Participate in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching/training/supervision of staff/others as appropriate (once sufficient clinical experience has been attained) and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs. The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post. Essential Experience: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Provide proof of statutory registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). Skills: Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Physiotherapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role. Within practice, demonstrate sound clinical and professional judgement consistent with accepted models of Physiotherapy practice. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role. Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner and the ability to manage self in a busy working environment. Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed. Demonstrate awareness of potential problems and flexibility in prioritising to maintain service standards. Demonstrate innovation in working within resource limitations to enhance service delivery. Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This range is provided by Unijobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Business/Applications Analyst Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for a Applications Analyst to join their team. The duration of the post is initially 18 months with possible extensions thereafter. Working 35 hours per week , the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €27.49 based on an annualised salary of €50,202 and will accrue 30 days' annual leave per year. The role is based fully onsite in Dublin 9. Key Duties and Responsibilities Planning Phase: Understanding Current State, Stakeholder Engagement and Identification of Requirements Undertaking internal and/or Oracle Health training for relevant systems and applications. Developing and maintaining in-depth and specialist configuration knowledge of the existing Oracle Health systems in particular the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and the new applications including the Patient Administration System to act as an expert for those modules. Developing an understanding of, and documenting/mapping relevant clinical, administrative or information management workflows as part of the process of identifying requirements. Supporting the identification of risks associated with implementation of the new applications and the proposing of alternatives/solutions or escalating as appropriate. Participating in cross-professional working groups to advise on new processes and workflows and propose changes to and redesigns of the system. Supporting the creation of system design specifications based on requirements and industry best practice. Supporting the development of user set-up and authentication processes for the new applications. Supporting the development of role-based access management processes for the new applications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organisation policies. Maintaining open and effective communication channels with the other staff in the Informatics Directorate, with hospital stakeholders and with suppliers and third-party vendors, to ensure optimal design. Delivery Phase: Configuration and Testing Using verbal and written communication skills, in addition to project management or communication software to co-ordinate configuration activities with stakeholders within the hospital and with external suppliers. Supporting the development of a testing strategy, test scripts and participating in the testing of the applications, information flows and end to end integrated workflows. Ensuring testing activity is completed, tracked and is consistent with deadlines. Analysing and reviewing test progress and helping to identify recommendations to maintain schedules. Raising any risks or issues highlighted through testing to the appropriate level. Other Working closely with other team members to support user training including developing and maintaining training resources (e.g., the training domain). Supporting the development and maintenance of systematic processes for sharing information, skills and expertise between stakeholders within and outside of the organisation to ensure critical knowledge is retained, understood and can be utilised effectively. Supporting Organisational Readiness activities during the project and in advance of the system go-live. Assisting with business continuity planning for planned or unplanned system downtimes. Participating in the on-call rota and 24/7 support during go-live and post go live stabilisation and optimisation phases. Academic/Professional Qualifications and/or Relevant Experience Required: Have not less than two years satisfactory experience in a related/transferable role. AND Possess sufficient administrative and technical capacity to discharge the functions of the grade. Have knowledge/experience of working with or supporting hospital IT systems. Have experience (or understanding) of the working relationships within a hospital. Required: Demonstrate IT skills (e.g., familiarity with using/supporting IT systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)). Experience of project management principles and delivery. *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role.* Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. Seniority level Associate Employment type Temporary Job function Analyst, Administrative, and Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Hospitals #J-18808-Ljbffr
Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client BIM (Bord Iascaigh Mhara) is seeking a Marine Engineering Skills Instructor . This position is based in Castletownbere, Co. Cork . Working 35 hours per week , the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee. The salary range on offer for this role is €57,122 - €71,939 . You will also accrue 29 days per annum and will be paid for bank holidays. This is a temporary position , initially the contract length will range from 4-6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter. Role Overview: The Marine Engineering Skills Instructor plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality training, examinations, and assessments for maritime workers in the Irish seafood industry. This position supports the NFCI's commitment to lifelong learning and skills development for the sector. Training Delivery and Development: Develop materials, deliver training, and assess learners in the following courses: Marine Engineering Processes and Operations STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship STCW Marine Fire Fighting (3 & 5-Day) STCW Medical First Aid BIM Basic Safety Training QQI Courses for Fishing Vessel Trainees Enhanced Safety Training (EST) Assist in delivery and assessment of Fishing Industry Safety Training as required. Support and Administration: Keep updated on training developments and industry standards. Maintain and contribute to shared training materials and knowledge. Prepare training equipment and ensure readiness for courses. Promote the use of digital tools (e.g., CANVAS) to support blended learning. Adhere to Quality Management System (ISO 9001) and external awarding bodies’ requirements (QQI and Department of Transport). Health and Safety: Conduct training in controlled environments, including Fire Training Unit exercises requiring breathing apparatus. Undergo and maintain a valid Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG11), renewed every two years. Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as required. Reporting Structure: Reports To: Principal, NFCI Castletownbere Internal Contacts: Director of Corporate Services, Skills Development Team, and other BIM colleagues. External Contacts: MSO, project partners, fishing industry stakeholders, higher education sector representatives. Prerequisites for Qualification: Completion of: STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting STCW Advanced Fire Fighting STCW Elementary First Aid STCW Medical First Aid A valid Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG11). Training (Provided Internally): STCW Fire Training BA Instructor PHECC/FAR First Aid Instructor Strong leadership and coaching skills. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving goals. Adaptability to changing requirements and environments. Up-to-date technical knowledge in the maritime field. Special Conditions: Medical clearance for handling firefighting, manual handling, and machinery operations. Garda vetting due to the Children First Act 2015. Familiarity with BIM’s Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and GDPR compliance. Work Environment and Requirements: Small team setting at Castletownbere NFCI. Occasional travel to meetings or training (~5% of role; annual mileage ~2,000 km). Involves working with workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc.). This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance; if applicable, you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role. Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. Seniority level Associate Employment type Temporary Job function Consulting, Engineering, and Science Industries: Engineering Services and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
Unijobs DAC are currently recruiting a Category Specialist for the Procurement and Contracts Office , within the University College Cork. The position is temporary, full time, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (5.00p.m. on Fridays). The rate of pay is €30.60 per hour . The position is initially a 1-year contract post with the possibility of extension thereafter. Job Description The post of Category Specialist is being created to primarily assist the University’s Procurement and Contract’s office to fulfil its role of supporting the Tyndall National Institute with its ongoing procurement of research equipment. The key roles and responsibilities are as follows: Undertake the preparation, management and evaluation of tenders and contract documentation for research capital equipment as allocated by the Procurement Officer in accordance with EU and National legislation and guidance in order to achieve best possible outcomes for the Research centre. Ensure that the University’s Procurement Policy and relevant Procurement legislation is strictly adhered to. Roll out relevant OGP contracts across TNI as agreed with UCC Procurement and undertake any possible mini-competitions arising from same. Conduct regular reviews of TNI spend and identify/prioritise areas of non-compliance and opportunities to deliver both immediate and longer-term cost savings. Assist in the development of other non-research equipment tenders/quotations for other non-pay expenditure to support TNI research category spend. Keep accurate and updated files and records pertaining to the procurement processes in line with external and internal audit requirements including ISO 9001:2015. Adopt the use of the Contract Management System to ensure accurate and complete records. Utilise the Financial Management system – Agresso to produce reports relevant to Tyndall/other University expenditure. Build sound working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Assist in the development and implementation of tools to control and monitor all contracts. This may include measurement of supplier performance, cost performance against budget, expiration & renewal of contracts. Lead regular contract reviews of important agreements, introducing Service Level agreements and KPI’s as appropriate to measure & monitor Supplier performance. Develop mutual trust, confidence and co-operation with key suppliers. Conduct all procurement business with integrity and diligence in accordance with procurement best practice and Irish/EU law. Any other tasks as may be directed by the UCC Procurement Officer/Tyndall Finance Manager. As the university continues to expand and evolve, and in the light of the new university legislation, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Essential Requirements A recognised procurement qualification e.g. IPA, CIPS. Level 8 Degree or higher and/or strong working knowledge of public procurement rules and regulations. Knowledge and practical application of contract law. Working knowledge of how to adopt Sustainable Procurement principles within projects. Have worked in Procurement for a substantial period (minimum three years). Extensive procurement experience across a broad range of capital, goods and services. Broad commercial mindset developed from experience of working in both the public and private sector. Strong track record of results and delivery within the procurement arena. Experience of using a financial management system e.g. Agresso. Strong analytical and commercial appraisal skills required for interpreting complex submission documents and extrapolating relevant information to advise stakeholders correctly. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills. Ability to display a good level of numeracy and literacy with a strong attention to detail. Strong administration, organisational and project management skills. Ability to contribute at a strategic level and critically evaluate proposals. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to work flexibly under pressure, with minimal supervision, able to use your initiative to manage multiple projects and determine relative priorities to meet deadlines. Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic, enjoying new challenges and committed to providing a professional service with a flexible approach to working. Computer literate, with a sound working knowledge of the Microsoft suite. Desirable Requirements Public procurement qualification highly desirable. Experience in leading and concluding above EU threshold competitions. Experience of working in Higher Education/research environment. Unijobs DAC is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join Our Team as a Public Sector (Procurement Coordinator/Buyer) Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the public sector procurement landscape? Unijobs, in partnership with The Education Procurement Service (EPS), located at the University of Limerick, invites you to embark on an exciting journey as a Public Sector (Procurement Administrator). About Us: EPS serves as the Department of Education's shared procurement service, dedicated to providing high quality, open, competitive, compliant, and accessible public procurement solutions. Our team of approximately 30 professionals operates in alignment with the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) model, overseeing a procurement spend in the region of €6.9 billion. Key Responsibilities: Assist and support Individual Category Specialists on Procurement Projects. Efficient and timely completion of tenders, frameworks, and contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements. Prepare insightful reports on project progress and cost savings. Drive innovative approaches to commercial arrangements. Manage internal controls for process and legal compliance. Develop and manage customer relationships. Monitor and report on key performance indicators. Desirable Experience & Qualifications: Previous procurement/sourcing experience, ideally in a public sector or compliance-driven setting. Proficiency in preparing detailed tender documents. Working knowledge of Public Sector Procurement best practices is desirable; however, full training shall be provided. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Microsoft Office proficiency and analytical skills. Pursuing or holding a degree/diploma in public procurement or relevant discipline (desirable). A professional background in commercial buying, financial, or legal services is desirable. Why Join Us: Opportunity to shape the future of public sector procurement. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Comprehensive mentoring and training provided. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This position offers a 9-month contract with the view to a full-time contract afterwards. Salary ranges are commensurate with experience. Salary Range: €32k to €39k Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Procurement, Buyer, Category Specialist #J-18808-Ljbffr
Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client BIM (Bord Iascaigh Mhara) is seeking a Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor. This position is based in Castletownbere, Co. Cork . Working 35 hours per week , the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee. The salary range on offer for this role is €57,122-€71,939. You will also accrue 29 days per annum and will be paid for bank holidays. This is a temporary position , initially the contract length will range from 4-6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter. Role Overview: The Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor delivers professional training to seafood industry personnel and students through the BIM Coastal Training Unit (CTU 1) and at BIM colleges as required. The role encompasses delivering essential safety and radio training, supporting digital upskilling initiatives, and serving as the ‘Face of BIM’ to the seafood industry. Marine Safety & Radio Training: Deliver and assess fishing industry training, including: STCW – Elementary First Aid STCW – Personal Safety and Social Responsibility BIM – Enhanced Safety Training BIM – Safety Awareness and Fire Prevention DoT Passenger Boat Certificate of Proficiency General Operator’s Certificate Short Range Certificate Restricted Operator’s Certificate Long Range Certificate Organize course schedules and locations in response to local industry needs. Administer courses, including registrations, payments, and assessment records. Digital Upskilling: Develop and deliver online content for BIM programs and external stakeholders. Enhance existing IT infrastructure using BIM’s Canvas Learning platform. Support the digital literacy of industry stakeholders. Contribute to IT-related projects, such as training portal redevelopment. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with DoT/MSO and ISO standards in course delivery. Support professional delivery of accredited training in collaboration with the Skills Unit Quality Officer. General Duties: Facilitate events and initiatives using the CTU as a mobile classroom. Maintain and prepare training equipment for course delivery. Build relationships with seafood and marine industry stakeholders. Attend industry events in an advisory or demonstration capacity. Monitor and analyze training participation and outcomes. Adhere to BIM’s quality systems, health and safety protocols, and CTU operations checklists. Assist in STCW firefighting training at NFCI Castletownbere as required. Perform other related duties as assigned. Reporting Structure: Reports To: Principal, NFCI Castletownbere, Co. Cork Internal Contacts: Skills Unit colleagues and regional coastal staff External Contacts: Marine Survey Office, seafood industry stakeholders, and external training partners Minimum Requirements: Deck Officer Certificate of Competency Valid STCW Certificates Excellent communication and presentation skills Knowledge of the Irish seafood or maritime sector Qualification or experience in developing and delivering online training content Train the Trainer certification Special Conditions: Strong interpersonal skills and effective group management abilities Versatility to deliver a diverse range of courses Ambition to advance BIM’s digital training offerings Effective time and priority management skills Capability to work independently and as part of a team Garda vetting under the Children First Act 2015 Familiarity with BIM’s Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and GDPR compliance Work Environment and Requirements: Mobile training unit operating along Ireland’s west coast, from Donegal to Kerry Use of BIM’s purpose-built mobile training classroom for coastal training delivery Occasional work at NFCI campuses and other locations as needed Flexibility to adapt schedules based on industry demand Participation in events to represent BIM and engage with stakeholders This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance; if applicable, you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role. Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. Seniority level Associate Employment type Temporary Job function Consulting and Design Industries Digital Accessibility Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client, have a requirement for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their team. The duration of this post is initially 12 months with possible extensions thereafter. The working model is hybrid (location will be flexible depending on where in Ireland you are based) and the successful candidate must be available to attend client sites when required. Working 35 hours per week, the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €42.86 per hour based on an annualised salary of €78,274. The successful candidate will accrue 30 days annual leave per year and be paid for bank holidays. **Previous experience in a healthcare/clinical setting is mandatory for this role.** Principal Duties and Responsibilities Analyse business requirements including clinical pathways, operational workflows, and articulate a future state that can deliver the required outcomes. Identify which requirements will have the biggest impact on the required outcome. Communicate project benefits in a meaningful way for patients, clinicians and executives. Develop solution proposals that maximise the use of existing products and technologies to deliver the required outcomes. Provide resource estimates, including time, cost and people. Develop documentation to support the project approvals and implementation lifecycle including requirements, business case, outline project implementations. Maintain knowledge of existing solutions in use across the health system. Develop a detailed knowledge of solutions in assigned specialist areas. Stay updated on relevant technology and clinical developments that enable new ways to meet patient and clinician needs. Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders in the assigned areas of responsibility including clinicians, executives and where appropriate patient representatives. Lead requirements gathering engagements with business stakeholders by various means including facilitating workshops with subject matter experts. Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovative solutions using technology. Develop process maps, high level scoping of new project requirements, business requirements and prioritising schedules. Develop design proposals and low functional prototypes to achieve sign off from business stakeholders. Working to an Agile methodology develop backlogs to clearly define the business requirements including use cases and business rules. Support the end-to-end engagement with business stakeholders. Support the development of documentation through all phases of the SDLC. Implementing technology in a healthcare setting. Qualifications and/ or experience **Previous experience in a healthcare/clinical setting is mandatory for this role.** Significant experience working in a front-line health provider role (nurse, allied health professional, healthcare administration etc) or a role supporting front-line service delivery (clinical administration manager, services manager etc). Relevant work experience managing quality improvement, health informatics or other projects. Professional Knowledge & Experience Lead requirements gathering engagements with business stakeholders by various means including facilitating workshops with subject matter experts. Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovative solutions using technology. Develop process maps, high level scoping of new project requirements, business requirements and prioritising schedules. Develop design proposals and low functional prototypes to achieve sign off from business stakeholders. Working to an Agile methodology develop backlogs to clearly define the business requirements including use cases and business rules. Support the end-to-end engagement with business stakeholders. Support the development of documentation through all phases of the SDLC. Existing eHealth developments in Ireland. Implementing technology in a healthcare setting. *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance; if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role.* Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Temporary Job function Analyst, Consulting, and Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Public Health #J-18808-Ljbffr
Unijobs, on behalf of our public sector client, has a requirement for a suitably skilled Database Administrator to join their team. The duration of this post is 12 months initially with possible extensions thereafter. This role will be remote working but the successful candidate must be available to attend client sites when required. Working 35 hours per week , the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €30.17 per hour based on an annualised salary of €55,093 . You will accrue 30 days annual leave per year and paid Bank Holidays. The Database Administrator will join the Customer Service Experience (CSE) Database Services team working on the Application Modernisation Project (AMP). The successful candidate will provide: Database support for upgrades and assessments Advice and support to AMP project stakeholders regarding all aspects of Database support. Responsibilities: Support our clients Application Modernisation Programme – AMP in the management of the SQL database estate. Contribute and assist in the migration of databases from out-of-support servers. Manage database upgrades and consolidation projects. Maintain and administer database security access. Perform database ad-hoc backups and restores. Troubleshoot and resolve database connectivity issues. SQL Server installation, upgrades, migrations, and configuration. Install database software service packs and cumulative updates as necessary. Monitor and maintain database storage resources. Monitor and maintain database maintenance plans for backups, index rebuild/defragment, and database statistics. Deliverables for this position: Health check assessments of SQL database estate in the regions. Identification of SQL Servers/Databases. Documentation on configurations, version, dependencies, availability of backups. Testing of ability to restore from backups. Analysis of storage and configuration requirements. Migration to new locations on National Data Centres. Configuration of new SQL Servers & SQL Server Instances. Application of latest patches/updates. Transfer of databases. Rollback plans. Continuous monitoring of additional SQL database estate. Updating of relevant documentation. Decommissioning of redundant SQL Servers. Required Skills: Proven expertise in the area of SQL DBA; min 2 years experience . Proven experience of setting up, managing, and monitoring replicated SQL databases . Excellent knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards. Ability to ensure business continuity in terms of database replication, backup, and recovery. PowerShell scripting skills would be advantageous. Experience creating stored procedures, views, and functions. Personal Characteristics: Demonstrate good problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. The ability to interact in a professional manner with key stakeholders. The ability to produce against set timelines. Self-starter with a willingness to take responsibility. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance; if applicable, you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role.* Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer. Seniority level Associate Employment type Temporary Job function Analyst, Consulting, and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr
Category Specialist - University College Cork (UCC) Unijobs DAC are currently recruiting a Category Specialist for the Procurement and Contracts Office within the University College Cork. The position is temporary, full time, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (5.00p.m. on Fridays). The rate of pay is €30.60 per hour . The position is initially a 1-year contract post with the possibility of extension thereafter. Job Description The post of Category Specialist is being created to primarily assist the University’s Procurement and Contract’s office to fulfil its role of supporting the Tyndall National Institute with its ongoing procurement of research equipment. The key roles and responsibilities are as follows: Undertake the preparation, management and evaluation of tenders and contract documentation for research capital equipment as allocated by the Procurement Officer in accordance with EU and National legislation and guidance in order to achieve best possible outcomes for the Research centre. Ensure that the University’s Procurement Policy and relevant Procurement legislation is strictly adhered to. Roll out relevant OGP contracts across TNI as agreed with UCC Procurement and undertake any possible mini-competitions arising from same. Conduct regular reviews of TNI spend and identify/prioritise areas of non-compliance and opportunities to deliver both immediate and longer-term cost savings. Assist in the development of other non-research equipment tenders/quotations for other non-pay expenditure to support TNI research category spend. Keep accurate and updated files and records pertaining to the procurement processes in line with external and internal audit requirements including ISO 9001:2015. Adopt the use of the Contract Management System to ensure accurate and complete records. Utilise the Financial Management system – Agresso to produce reports relevant to Tyndall/other University expenditure. Build sound working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Assist in the development and implementation of tools to control and monitor all contracts. This may include measurement of supplier performance, cost performance against budget, expiration & renewal of contracts. Lead regular contract reviews of important agreements, introducing Service Level agreements and KPI’s as appropriate to measure & monitor Supplier performance. Develop mutual trust, confidence and co-operation with key suppliers. Conduct all procurement business with integrity and diligence in accordance with procurement best practice and Irish/EU law. Any other tasks as may be directed by the UCC Procurement Officer/Tyndall Finance Manager. As the university continues to expand and evolve, and in the light of the new university legislation, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Minimum Requirements: A recognised procurement qualification e.g. IPA, CIPS. Level 8 Degree or higher and/or strong working knowledge of public procurement rules and regulations. Knowledge and practical application of contract law. Working knowledge of how to adopt Sustainable Procurement principles within projects. Have worked in Procurement for a substantial period (minimum three years). Extensive procurement experience across a broad range of capital, goods and services. Broad commercial mindset developed from experience of working in both the public and private sector. Strong track record of results and delivery within the procurement arena. Experience of using a financial management system e.g. Agresso. Strong analytical and commercial appraisal skills required for interpreting complex submission documents and extrapolating relevant information to advise stakeholders correctly. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills. Ability to display a good level of numeracy and literacy with a strong attention to detail. Strong administration, organisational and project management skills. Ability to contribute at a strategic level and critically evaluate proposals. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to work flexibly under pressure, with minimal supervision, able to use your initiative to manage multiple projects and determine relative priorities to meet deadlines. Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic, enjoying new challenges and committed to providing a professional service with a flexible approach to working. Computer literate, with a sound working knowledge of the Microsoft suite. Experience in leading and concluding above EU threshold competitions. Experience of working in Higher Education/research environment. Unijobs DAC is an equal opportunities employer. Seniority level Associate Employment type Temporary Job function Consulting, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
