Grade VII IT Audit-Internal Audit
Job Specification, Terms & Conditions
Job Title / Grade VII IT Audit - Internal Audit(Grade Code 0582)
Campaign Reference / NRS1215
Closing Date / 12 Noon, Thursday, 18th September 2014
Reporting Relationship / Grade VIII IT Audit or delegated officer.
Working Relationship: To work collaboratively with colleagues in Internal Audit and senior management of HSE administrative areas.
In certain circumstances joint audit teams with the Operations Audit and Special Projects & Investigations Departments will be utilised in the carrying out of specific audits and investigations as directed.
Objectives of the Post / To assist the AND IT Audit and Grade VIII IT Audit to achieve the annual Internal IT Audit plan.
Participate in the development and implementation of uniform audit systems and processes including operational and reporting methodologies.
Purpose of the Post / The role of the Grade VII is:
- To carry out Internal IT Audits as directed by the AND IT Audit;
- To assist with specialist audit work carried out by external IT Audit Contractors procured and appointed by the Internal Audit Division;
- To support the work of the Internal Audit Division;
- To support the work of the AND of Internal Audit (IT Audit) and Grade VIII IT Audit.
Location of Post / At existing Internal Audit Locations.(Internal Audit Offices in Cork Dublin, Galway, Kells, Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo & Tullamore)
The successful candidate will be required to travel outside their base to locations throughout the HSE on a regular basis.
Organisational Area / Internal Audit Division.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities / The principal duties and responsibilities will, inter-alia, be:
- To carry out such IT Audits as directed by the IT Audit Management.
- To participate in and support the work of specialist external IT Audit Contractors.
- To plan and undertake in conjunction with the Special Projects and Investigations Department, data mining and other investigative work designed to identify possible fraud or irregularity.
- To implement standard systems and processes within the unit.
- To implement processes and procedures for the effective discharge of the unit’s day to day operations including compliance with HSE National Financial Regulations.
- To develop risk based strategic and operational plans for the unit.
- To ensure that the execution and reporting of all assignments is in accordance with agreed plans, time budgets and deadlines.
- To ensure that working paper files for each assignment are clear, logical, and adequately documented.
- To ensure that all reports are comprehensive, clear, concise and accurate.
- To discuss and agree report findings, conclusions and recommendations with management where appropriate, including the preparation of an agreed management action plan which incorporates timelines for completion of recommendations.
- To track and follow up on the implementation of agreed recommendations.
- To prepare material for releasing under FOI legislation.
- To promote and participate in the implementation of change.
- To represent Internal Audit on committees and groups as required.
- To develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external.
- To carry out any other appropriate duties or assignments as requested by senior Internal Audit management.
Eligibility Criteria / Candidates will possess by the closing date of application:
Candidate must demonstrate experience in IT Audit or an IT Security Function, as relevant to the post.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Age
Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.
Post Specific Requirements / Successful applicants will be encouraged to achieve certification in IT Audit or Internal Audit. The following courses are deemed relevant:
IT Audit qualifications:
- CISA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
- CISM (Information Systems Audit and Control Association),
- CISSP (Information Systems Security Certification Consortium)
- QiCA (Institute of Internal Auditors UKIreland)
- CGEIT or CRISC
Essential Skills, Competencies and / or knowledge /
- Demonstrably understands, identifies with and is committed to the core values of the HSE and places a high emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence.
- Ability to plan and organise own work and that of others, delegating appropriately within the resources available.
- Ability to set and manage deadlines and report on same and effectively handle multiple tasks
- Demonstrates good problem solving, numerical, analytical and decision making skills.
- Excellent judgement
- Is a team player and provides leadership and vision for the team
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Demonstrates good change management skills
- Demonstrates initiative and innovation, identifying areas for improvement, implement and managing change
- Commitment to achieving quality results
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills including excellent report writing and presentation skills and the ability to present information in a concise manner
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Demonstrates tact and diplomacy skills
- Can communicate ideas, positions and information clearly and convincingly
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development & training
- Demonstrates understanding of best practice in IT Audit
- Maintains confidentiality
Campaign Specific Selection Process
Shortlisting / Interview / This is a staged recruitment campaign (see “Additional Campaign Information” for
further details) which will include:
Stage 2 of the selection process will involve online testing.
Stage 3 - Short listing may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in
our application form. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of
he post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or
knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you
think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include
information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward
to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the short listing stage of this process (where applied) will be
called forward to interview.
Code of Practice / The HSE will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by
the Commissioners for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice
sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be
applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on
candidates, feedback facilitates for applicants on matters relating to their application
when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the
recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of
the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is
available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice,
Information For Candidates”.
Codes of Practice are published by the CPSA and are available on in the
document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for
candidates or on
HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Grade VII
Tenure / The current vacancies are whole time and permanent.A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part time posts will be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. The posts are pensionable.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004.
Remuneration / The Salary scale for the post is: €47, 015- €61,417 (11 point scale as of 01/07/2013)
Working Week / The standard working week applying to the post is:37 hours
HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
Annual Leave / The annual leave associated with the post will be in line with HSE annual leave entitlements and will be outlined at job offer stage.
Superannuation / All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme.
Applicants for posts in the Mental Health service are advised that Section 65 of the Mental Treatment Act, 1945, does not apply to new entrants to the Mental Health Services as defined by the Public Service Superannuation(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004 (Section 12 of that Act) New entrants
Probation / Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.
Job description – Health Service Executive – Grade VII IT Audit (Internal Audit)
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