Mission Director

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Other

Salary: Negotiable salary

Key Responsibilities of the Mission Director

1. Mission promotion:
   • Understand and promote the Mission and Values of the Sisters of Nazareth to staff and other advocates.
   • Communicate and animate leadership and staff around the Mission and Values, ensuring integration into all services.
   • Develop a team of 'Mission Bearers' at each location to act as local advocates.
   • Ensure mission training is embedded in all staff induction programmes; investigate e learning system for pre employment training.
   • Develop strategies to integrate the Mission and Values into policies, procedures, and operations.
   • Work with Communities of Sisters to ensure their voice is heard and their contribution valued.
   • Report monthly to the CEO against agreed targets.
2. Education and Training:
   • Develop and deliver orientation and training programmes for staff on the Mission, Values, Catholic ethos, and compassionate care.
   • Develop and deliver education programmes on the history of the Congregation and its foundress.
   • Recommend embedding the spirit of Victoire to prevail regardless of Sisters' presence.
   • Provide resources and support for ongoing spiritual and professional development.
   • Promote social justice initiatives aligned with Christian social teachings.
   • Oversee and support provision of pastoral care services to residents, families, and staff.
   • Ensure well being and spiritual needs of residents and staff are enhanced for people of all faiths and none.
   • Coordinate with Sisters to ensure availability of religious and sacramental services, aligned with Catholic ethos.
   • Advocate for residents' needs and rights within Nazareth Care and the broader community.
   • Collaborate with leadership to ensure mission alignment in decision making.
   • Support managers in ethical decision making; develop structures and policies to ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
3. Community Engagement:
   • Foster relationships with local parishes, dioceses, and other Catholic organisations.
   • Represent the organisation at community events and public forums to promote its Mission and Values.
4. Accountability (in addition to reporting to the CEO):
   • Serve the Board's Mission and Ethics Subcommittee; report on achievements, priorities, and initiatives.
   • Work with fellow Mission Directors in other regions to develop and promote the Mission and Values and share resources.
   • Respond to Sisters' requests to ensure promotion of the Mission and values.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and empathetic with a strong ethical and moral character.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Respectful of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of the Mission, Values, and ethos of the Sisters.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Sisters.
• Ability to develop and present educational content relevant to the Mission function.
• Desirable Qualification in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related field.
• Desirable Experience in a leadership role within a faith based or healthcare organisation.