Data Analyst

Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Dublin is seeking a Data Analyst to provide analytical support to clinical audits. The position requires a relevant degree with practical experience in statistical analysis tools. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage their time independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment focused on improving healthcare through data. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience using a statistical analysis package and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrable understanding of datatypes and descriptive statistical methods.
• Ability to independently manage your own time and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to audits across the NOCA audit portfolio.
• Perform data validation checks and implement strategies to improve data quality.
• Assist in writing reports and research papers.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

SQL

R

Python

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant primary degree (mathematics, computer science, etc.)

Tools

Stata

SPSS

SAS

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst

Department: National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA)

Tenure: One temporary and one permanent opportunity available

Location: St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2

Reporting to: Head of Data Sciences NOCA

Closing date for applications: 7th of December 2025

RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.

Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being.

At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health.

About National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA)

The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) was established in 2012 to create sustainable national clinical audit across the Irish healthcare system. NOCA is funded by the Health Service Executive Office of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), governed by an independent voluntary Board and operationally supported by the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI). Internationally, clinical audit is a recognised approach to improving the quality of patient care and improving outcomes. Working with the HSE and the Department of Health (DoH) through its National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC), NOCA designs, establishes and supports a portfolio of national clinical audits based on national priorities that include burden of care, variation of care, availability of clinical standards and economic benefit. NOCA advocates for change at a national level, arising from key findings in our audits. We do this by working with senior decision makers at both policy and operational levels within the Irish healthcare system. NOCA promotes transparent reporting and publishes national annual reports for each of its audits well as providing regular reports to health service providers.

NOCA Audit Portfolio

NOCA is the largest national clinical audit provider in Ireland. It has a growing number of national clinical audits and registers. Broadly the audit portfolio can be summarised into four key areas including: Trauma and Surgery, Critical Care, Paediatrics and Chronic Disease.

Purpose of the role

The postholder will work within the NOCA Data Science team to provide analytical support to audits across the NOCA audit portfolio.

Role and Responsibilities

Data Quality

• Perform data validation checks on data
• Implement strategies to improve data quality
• Provide feedback on data quality to audit managers and data providers
• Support audit managers and audit coordinators to achieve high quality data
• Contribute to ongoing audit and evaluation data quality

Analysis

• Liaise with internal and external personnel to ensure that analytical requirements of clinical audit are capturedProvide statistical outputs and responses to data requests from stakeholders and data providers
• Complete descriptive epidemiological and statistical analysis including calculations of derived variables
• Transform raw data into insights (eg reports, charts, visualisations)
• Assist with writing annual reports, research papers, journal articles, trend papers as appropriate

Quality Control and continuous improvement

• Maintenance of data science documentation (eg data dictionaries, analysis plan)
• Contribute to quality control checks of outputs from data science team
• Check/test code and outputs for data validation, analysis and visualisation
• Contribute to the enhancement/redevelopment of analytical tools as appropriate
• Contribute to automation of data analytical processes and presentation of outputs

Participate in NOCA clinical audit teams

• Contribute to NOCA meetings
• Participate in audit governance committee meetings as required

Contribute to Data Science team

• Actively participate in the implementation and improvement of NOCA data science policies, procedures, processes and guidelines
• Participate in teams as requested to contribute to the development of NOCA data science compliance with emerging standards under the European Health Data Space

Essential Requirements/Qualifications for the role

• Hold a relevant primary degree in a relevant field of study with a strong data element (mathematics, computer science, statistics, data analytics, biological sciences, social sciences, etc)
• Has practical experience using a statistical analysis package (Stata/SPSS/SAS) and data analysis tool (SQL/R/Python)
• Professional experience with clinical data management/handling/analysis of Irish health-related data
• Demonstrable understanding of datatypes and descriptive statistical methods
• Excellent eye for detail, with a curious mindset and attitude for data discovery
• Ability to independently manage your own time and deliverables
• While hybrid working is accommodated, the ability to work from the NOCA office at least 3 days a week is a must
• Availability to start within one month of job offer

Desirable Requirements/Qualifications for the role

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Statistical qualification
• Data analytics qualification
• Use of health domain data standardsExperience analysing and reporting health information
• Interest in clinical audit and quality improvement

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you.

Eligibility to Work in Ireland

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for the permanent role. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in Ireland.

For the temporary leave cover position, applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland for the full duration of the contract.