This Data Analyst Grade VII role within the Medicines Management Programme, Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) offers an excellent opportunity to influence national healthcare decision-making through high-quality data analysis. Based in St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, the role supports evidence-based policy, medicines optimisation, and health service planning at a national level.
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A panel may be formed from which permanent and specified-purpose roles, both whole-time and part-time, may be filled.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyse large healthcare and reimbursement datasets to support medicines management initiatives
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical outputs for senior stakeholders
• Support policy development through data-driven insights and trend analysis
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with GDPR and HSE standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical, pharmacy, and ICT teams
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable information
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service innovation initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Relevant third-level qualification in Data Analytics, Statistics, Informatics, or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in data analysis, reporting, and interpretation
• Strong proficiency in data tools (e.g. SQL, Excel, BI tools, statistical software)
• Experience working with large or complex datasets
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Knowledge of healthcare data systems is highly desirable
(Full eligibility criteria are outlined in the official Job Specification.)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Grade VII (0582) consolidated pay scales
• Incremental public service salary progression
• Public sector pension scheme
• Annual leave and public service leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements may apply depending on service needs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
The role is based at St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, within the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS), part of the HSE’s national services and schemes. The HSE is Ireland’s largest employer, delivering public health and social care services nationwide and supporting evidence-based healthcare delivery.
Application Details
How to Apply:
Please submit the official HSE Application Form by email only.
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: NRS15104 Data Analyst (Grade VII)
Closing Date: 08 January 2026 at 12:00 noon
Applicants are strongly advised to review the following documents before applying:
• Job Specification
• Additional Campaign Information
• Application Form
Email applications will receive confirmation within 2 working days.
Informal Enquiries:
Dr Claire Gorry, Chief I Pharmacist
Medicines Management Programme, HSE
📧 [email protected]
