External Member of the Children's Health Ireland (CHI) Board Audit and Risk Sub-Committee

Essential Criteria

The person sought should have the following expertise and experience:

• A relevant financial/ accountancy professional qualification and a member in good standing of a professional body.
• Risk Management.
• Internal Audit.
• Knowledge and experience of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and the Charities Governance Code.
• An understanding of the public sector environment, in particular the accountability structures, and current public sector reform initiatives.

Desirable Criteria

• Senior executive, Board and/ or Committee level experience.
• Knowledge and experience of financial management in a health sector setting.
• Knowledge and experience of Enterprise Risk Management.

As an External Committee Member, the person will be required to:

• Bring independent and objective scrutiny to the oversight of CHI.
• Be prepared to be challenging, when necessary, while being supportive to the delivery of the Audit and Risk Committee’s work programme.
• Be Equipped to offer considered advice on the basis of sound judgement and experience.

Time Requirements

There will be six meetings (usually 3 hours per meeting) held per annum. There will also be additional time required for the preparation of meetings, including the reading of meeting packs; each pack is approximately 120 pages in length.

The successful candidate will be appointed for a period of three years, with the possibility for re-appointment.