The organisation
The Health Insurance Authority (“the Authority”) is the statutory regulator of the private health insurance market in Ireland established in 2001 under the Health Insurance Acts. Under this legislative aegis, the Authority acts as a regulator, as a provider of consumer information, as an adviser to the Minister for Health, as a custodian of the risk equalisation fund, and as a competent, effective, learning organisation committed to excellent governance standards.
The principle functions of the Authority are:
- To monitor the health insurance market and to advise the Minister (either at his or her request or on its own initiative) on matters relating to health insurance;
- To monitor the operation of the Health Insurance Acts and, where appropriate, to issue enforcement notices to enforce compliance with the Acts;
- To carry out certain functions in relation to health insurance stamp duty and risk equalisation credits and in relation to the risk equalisation scheme;
- To take such action as it considers appropriate to increase the awareness of members of the public of their rights as consumers of health insurance and of health insurance services available to them; and
- To maintain “The Register of Health Benefits Undertakings” and “The Register of Health Insurance Contracts”.
The role
The Authority seeks applications from high-calibre individuals for the position of Chief Executive/ Registrar. The Chief Executive/ Registrar is a key strategic role for the organisation and the successful candidate will be expected to provide effective leadership to the organisation in the implementation of its key functions in the public interest, delivered in accordance with the Authority’s mission, vision and core values.
The Chief Executive / Registrar is responsible for the following:
- The identification, development and implementation of the Authority’s strategy;
- Planning, organising and directing the Authority’s activities to achieve agreed targets and objectives;
- Maintaining standards of corporate governance and the promotion of a culture of quality public service and legislative adherence are essential goals for the Chief Executive/Registrar;
- Recruitment, selection and development of the Authority’s executive team;
- Directing the functions and performance of the Authority via its executive team. The principal functions are:
- To monitor the health insurance market and to advise the Minister for Health (either at his or her request or on its own initiative) on matters relating to health insurance;
- To monitor the operation of the Health Insurance Acts (“the Acts”) and, where appropriate, to issue enforcement notices to enforce compliance with the Acts or take prosecutions;
- To carry out certain functions in relation to risk equalisation, including to advise on the Risk Equalisation System and to manage and administer the Risk Equalisation Fund;
- To take such action as it considers appropriate to increase the awareness of members of the public of their rights as consumers of health insurance and of health insurance services available to them; and
- To maintain “The Register of Health Benefits Undertakings” and “The Register of Health Insurance Contracts”.
- Maintaining and developing the Authority’s organisational culture, values and reputation with its staff and with its stakeholders including industry, consumers and government or other regulatory bodies;
- Communicating and reporting on the Authority’s business, both to industry and stakeholders as well as to the Authority itself. The Chief Executive/ Registrar should have the confidence and ability to represent the Authority’s interest with industry leaders at the highest levels;
- Managing the resources and finances of the organisation and ensure proper financial governance and reporting systems are in place and ensuring the organisation achieves effective outcomes and maximum value for money across areas of responsibility in delivering its strategies, policies and programmes; and
- Ensuring adherence to the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and other Codes and Guidelines issued by the Departments of Public Expenditure and Reform and Finance.
Application and further information
Applications to be submitted online to www.mazars.ie/Consulting/HRServices and must include:
- A cover letter (max length of 2 x A4 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position of Chief Executive/ Registrar;
- A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.
For further information and to apply for this role visit www.mazars.ie and search Ref. HIA0120.
All enquiries relating to this role should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by email to execrecruit@mazars.ie or by telephone on +353 (1) 449 4400. Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of the Authority.
No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to the Authority.
Deadline for applications: Monday, 7th September 2020 at 5pm.
The Health Insurance Authority is an equal opportunities employer.
The Person
The successful candidate will be a strategic leader and an experienced manager in the area of regulation of a highly regulated sector. The successful candidate will have strong business acumen, credibility and influencing capabilities and will effectively represent the Authority’s interests to all external constituencies and stakeholders, including government and the health insurance industry in general.
The Chief Executive/ Registrar will have proven experience of delivering on demanding strategic plans and a strong commitment to a culture of collaboration, teamwork, dialogue and collegiality. They will be a multi-faceted and impactful communicator able to develop and maintain relationships and collaborations at an organisational, departmental and international level. Finally, they will possess a clear strategic vision for the Authority.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Evidence of experience at a senior management level in the private or public sector;
- Evidence of proven senior management experience in either regulation or a highly regulated sector;
- Qualification to a postgraduate degree (NFQ Level 9 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline;
- Evidence of experience in developing and implementing strategic plans in collaboration with Boards of Management;
- Evidence of proven stakeholder engagement, negotiating and influencing skills and ability to represent the Authority’s interests to all external constituencies, including the Government and the health insurance industry;
- Evidence of experience of leading and managing multiple complex priorities effectively; and
- Evidence of proven budget and financial management skills.
Desirable Requirements
The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate evidence of the following:
- Evidence of experience in building and maintaining enthusiastic, high-performing and motivated teams;
- Evidence of exceptional communication skills including speaking publicly, the ability to positively influence policy and direction at senior levels within an advisory capacity, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and to speak publicly; and
- Evidence of proven experience of business acumen and delivering operational excellence.