The South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Ltd. came into existence on 1st January 1988 as a result of the amalgamation of the South Charitable Infirmary and the Victoria Hospital. The hospital was built in 1762. We are a unique public teaching hospital that has been providing a full range of hospital services to the people of the Cork, Munster and beyond for over 260 years. We pride ourselves on the excellence of the care provided to our patients in conjunction with a commitment to clinical teaching and research.

The hospital is a registered charity and a limited company. It is not for profit but relies heavily on state funding, income from private health insurers and generous public donations through The Committee of the Friends of the South Infirmary. The affairs of the company are managed by a Board of Directors. SIVUH is a member of the HSE South Cork & Kerry. SIVUH has established robust and effective governance structures as a mechanism to ensure the hospital is accountable for all of its actions. The Board is responsible for the safe running of the hospital and has delegated responsibility for the management of the hospital to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Executive Management Board.