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Section Manager - Fish Health Unit & Competent Authority Office
Marine Institute
Posted on May 31, 2025
The Marine Institute is Ireland’s scientific agency responsible for supporting the sustainable development of the state’s maritime area and resources. We do this through conducting applied research and providing scientific knowledge, advice and services to government, industry and other stakeholders and users. This policy advice capacity, our broad mandate, and the research programmes we fund and undertake, give us a unique insight into the science-policy interface, and make us an exemplar in the provision of integrated ocean knowledge.
Summary of the Role:
The successful candidate will lead the Fish Health Unit (FHU) of the Marine Institute and will be responsible for the team and delivery of the day-to-day running of the Competent Authority Office and the National Reference Laboratories. This will also include scheduling and overseeing field inspections carried out by the Fish Health Inspectorate, under the national fish disease surveillance programme. The successful candidate will also develop and mentor research work in fish and shellfish health.
Please read a detailed job description HERE.
Educational and Professional Requirements:
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine or minimum of an honours Degree in a relevant biological science.
- Minimum of five years of relevant post qualification work experience in disease prevention and control.
- Sound knowledge of both the aquaculture and fish health spheres.
- Proven experience in project development, management, and delivery.
- Proven experience of financial management including budgeting and reporting in a public sector organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
- Demonstrated track record of and ability to credibly liaise, collaborate and work with teams, managers and key stakeholders and policy makers e.g. industry, government departments and the research community both nationally and internationally.
- Sound knowledge of best practice in relation to the development of fish health policy.
- In depth knowledge of the techniques and methodology used in modern diagnostic laboratories.
- Sound knowledge and vision in relation to database development.
- A proven ability to effectively manage and motivate people.
- A high level of computer literacy including the use of standard MS Office software packages.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of audiences.
- The ability to work unsupervised, using one’s own initiative.
- Proven report writing skills and a strong ability to review both technical and legislative material.
- A full clean driving license.
How to Apply:
A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway, H91 R673. All correspondence for this post should quote reference R&S/MEFS/FHUSM/MAY25
Closing date for Applications:
All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of Close of business 12 noon Friday June 13th, 2025. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.
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The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role.
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