Melissa J. is an experienced professional in program and project management within the health and research sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at HIQA since March 2025, Melissa has previously held significant roles as a Programme Manager at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and as a Project Officer at the National Office for Research Ethics Committees. With a strong background in research award management, clinical program management, and strategic collaboration development, Melissa has contributed to various organizations, including Science Foundation Ireland and Fighting Blindness. Melissa's educational qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Business and Technology from Griffith College Dublin, a PhD in Clinical Medicine from Trinity College Dublin, and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from University College Dublin.
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HIQA - Health Information and Quality Authority
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent statutory authority established to promote safety and quality in the provision of health and social care services for the benefit of the health and welfare of the public. Our mandate to date extends across a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector services. Reporting to the Minister for Health and engaging with relevant government Ministers and departments, HIQA has responsibility for the following: - Setting standards for health and social care services - Regulating social care services - Regulating health services - Monitoring services - Health technology assessment - Health information - National Care Experience Programme