Data Analyst (Clerical Officer Grade V)

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University Hospital & Hospice is seeking a Data Analyst to ensure accuracy and governance of clinical and operational data. You will deliver high-quality analytics and BI to support service delivery, quality improvement and decision-making.

The role involves leading KPI development and dashboards, supporting management with data insights and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of GDPR and Excel, Power BI and SQL is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 7 qualification (Honours Bachelor's Degree) in Statistics, Data Analytics, Computing, Information Systems, Health Informatics or related field.
• Have at least one year's experience in data analysis, reporting or analytics or completed an appropriate placement.
• Experience producing reports, KPIs or performance information from clinical or operational systems.
• Experience handling confidential personal data and understanding GDPR and Data Protection requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Power BI or a similar data visualisation platform.
• Working knowledge of SQL queries and databases.
• Understanding of data normalisation and ERD mapping.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, governance and timely delivery of clinical and operational data and reporting.
• Develop, monitor and report KPI dashboards and support national reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with managers, clinicians and teams to provide insights for service improvement.
• Provide training on reporting tools and contribute to digital system implementations.
• Support projects and ensure data quality and governance across the organisation.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Data governance

KPI reporting

Communication

GDPR

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 7) in Statistics / Data Analytics / Computing / Information Systems / Health Informatics or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL databases

Job description

The Role

The Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, governance and timely delivery of clinical and operational data and reporting across Marymount University Hospital & Hospice. The post holder will support clinicians, senior managers and project leads through the provision of high-quality data analysis, reporting and business intelligence to support service delivery, quality improvement and strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Head of Digital, the successful candidate will take a lead role in the development, monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organisation, including national reporting requirements to the HSE and other relevant state bodies. The role will involve working with a range of clinical and operational systems to analyse data, identify trends, develop dashboards and provide meaningful insights that improve patient care and organisational performance.

The Data Analyst will work closely with managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams across the organisation, building positive relationships and providing expert advice and support in relation to reporting, analytics and data governance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in the collection, analysis and reporting of clinical and operational data across the organisation. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality and governance, developing and maintaining KPI reports and dashboards, analysing information to support decision-making, and providing insights to support service improvement initiatives. The post holder will work closely with departments across the organisation to identify reporting requirements, support the implementation of digital systems, provide training on reporting tools, and contribute to projects including the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) programme. The role requires strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Note: As the organisation continues to evolve, flexibility regarding the allocation of duties will be required. The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition

• Hold a Level 7 qualification (Honours Bachelor's Degree) on the National Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as Statistics, Data Analytics, Computing, Information Systems, Health Informatics or a related field.
• Have at least one year's experience in data analysis, reporting or analytics, or have completed an appropriate placement as part of a third-level educational programme.
• Have experience producing reports, KPIs or performance information from clinical or operational systems.
• Have experience handling confidential personal data and an understanding of GDPR and Data Protection requirements.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Have experience using Power BI or a similar data visualisation platform.
• Possess a working knowledge of SQL queries and databases.
• Have an understanding of data normalisation and Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) mapping.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse complex datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of healthcare systems and healthcare reporting environments.
• Experience working with clinical information systems.
• Professional qualifications relevant to analytics, reporting or business intelligence.
• Knowledge of national healthcare performance reporting requirements and quality improvement methodologies.