Large sector, great choices

The Health Service is the largest public service sector in Ireland, employing approximately 100,000 people in over 1,000 locations. Across the service, there are over 500 different roles so career opportunities are abundant.

The role of the Health Service is to

• protect
• promote
• maintain
• restore the health and
• well-being of the people

Helping to improve the public's health

If you work with the Health Service, you are working as part of a team to improve our nations health and well-being. It's not an easy task but one which makes a career in the Health Service both a challenging and a fulfilling one.

The strategic direction of the Health Service is lead by the principles of equity, people-centeredness, quality and accountability. The organisation values its employees and recognises their achievements.

Choosing a career in the health service is choosing a career that makes a difference.