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The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella organisation for neurological charities, is looking for a motivated and experienced Advocacy, Policy and Member Engagement Officer to join our small, dynamic team.
This is a unique opportunity to support our advocacy programme, help inform public policy on issues affecting people with neurological conditions and their families, and strengthen our engagement with stakeholders across lived experience, statutory and voluntary services, policymakers, and the Houses of the Oireachtas.
● Contract: 2-year fixed term (subject to funding), 0.6FTE (3 days per week)
● Location: Dublin (hybrid flexibility) Occasional travel required
● Salary Range: €45,000 to €48,000 for 1.0 WTE (pro rate for part time as described above) depending on experience
We're looking for someone with:
• A primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, social science, law, political science, disability studies or a related field).
• A minimum of three years' relevant experience in advocacy, public policy, public/government affairs or a comparable role, ideally within the health, disability, or community and voluntary sector.
• A good working knowledge of Irish Government structures, the Houses of the Oireachtas, and mechanisms for policy engagement
• A strong interest in, and understanding of, health and disability policy in Ireland
• Demonstrated experience of engaging with a broad stakeholder base, including people with lived experience, patient/member organisations, policymakers and public representatives.

To apply, submit a full application letter and CV to mrogers@nai.ie by Monday 28th September.
A detailed role description is available to download below
NAI is an equal opportunities employer.

We are delighted to share the news that the NAI project "The Right Care in the Right Place: A National Call for Neurology Care", supported by Sanofi and Etch Communications, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Irish Healthcare Awards in the Patient Advocacy Project of the Year category.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland Quarter 2 2026 Newsletter is jam-packed with our recent activities.

Aoife Kirwan: Lived Experience and Patient Organisation Engagement Project Officer – National Neurorehabilitation Strategy and Nicola O'Malley: Research and Policy Officer join the NAI team

Keynote Associated Event Irish Presidency: Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation in Knowledge-Based Healthcare and Research Across Europe

On July 22nd, World Brain Day, the NAI keynote event, Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation in Knowledge-Based Healthcare and Research Across Europe, brought together Irish and European organisations representing people affected by neurological conditions, researchers and clinicians to consider how Europe can respond more effectively to the growing challenge of neurological conditions through stronger healthcare delivery, research and innovation.

The Declaration on Advancing Neurological Health During Ireland's EU Presidency was launched by Nina Carberry, MEP for Midlands North West, and the organisations involved in Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation in Knowledge Based Healthcare and Research Across Europe, at our keynote associated event for Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union which took place on July 22nd, World Brain Day.

Eamon has served as the lived experience NAI board representative since 2024. He lives with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and another neurological condition called Dystonia. Eamon is founder and chair of NAI members FND Ireland the first Irish registered charity supporting those living with FND.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland is calling on the Government to make targeted investments in neurology and neurorehabilitation services.

On Monday, June 15th, NAI held an online meeting with local elected representatives, patient groups and patient advocates, to highlight issues around neurology services in the midlands regional hospitals at Mullingar and Tullamore.