Experienced Board Director

The Organisation:

The Mater Hospital Foundation (MHF) is based in Dublin and fundraises continuously to transform and improve patient care at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. 

The Mater Hospital Foundation exists to raise funds to make up the shortfall in healthcare funding. Because where there is a shortfall in funding, healthcare falls short. As the official fundraising body of the hospital, we exist to provide funding for state-of-the-art equipment, helping to provide the best care for all who need it. We enhance hospital facilities to create a comfortable and caring environment for patients and their families. We also fund pioneering research and clinical trials, and we continuously invest in our healthcare workers, providing vital grants to support specialist staff.

The Mater Hospital Foundation is autonomous of the Mater Hospital and is governed in our work by a voluntary Board of Directors made up of medical, legal, and business experts who ensure that our activities are consistent with our ambition and purpose. None of the Board Directors receive fees for their time or contribution to the Mater Hospital Foundation.

The Role:

The Mater Hospital Foundation is seeking an Executive Director who can advise on strategic direction while understanding the constraints of operating with a limited budget and a small team. Applications are sought from candidates who possess skills and experiences in the areas of Human Resources, strategy and change management or fundraising.

The Mater Hospital Foundation Board of Directors provide an independent perspective to enhance decision-making, by adding value to strategy and strategic development. Board Directors should be committed to strong governance, focusing on transparency and impact.

General duties of a Board Director/Charity Trustee:

• Comply with the Charity’s governing document.
• Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Act in the best interest of the charity.
• Act with Reasonable Care and Skill
• Manage the assets of the charity.
• Prepare for and attend Board meetings.

Essential Skills and Requirements for this Role:

• A skilled networker with a third level qualification or has considerable experience working with organisations in the area of business development with particular emphasis on new business practices and strategy.
• Awareness of the charity sector and an understanding of charity governance and governance best practices.
• Experience with budgets and strategic innovation would be an advantage.
• A commitment to the Ambition, Purpose, and Values of the Mater Hospital Foundation. https://www.materfoundation.ie/
• Previous Board experience
• Attendance at all Board meetings: five meetings per year. Meetings are typically on a weekday and are two hours in duration (8-10am) It is expected that some meetings will be held virtually with the remaining in person.
• Directors/Trustees are encouraged to join board sub-committees who also meet online five times per year before each board meeting.