Galway University Hospitals is seeking applications for the position of Grade V Data Manager on a permanent whole-time basis within HSE West and North West. This opportunity is ideal for experienced data professionals with strong analytical, reporting, and database management skills who are looking to contribute to healthcare service improvement and operational excellence in a leading acute hospital environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting data governance, reporting, and information management functions across Galway University Hospitals. Working within a fast-paced healthcare setting, the Grade V Data Manager will help deliver accurate data insights and support evidence-based decision-making through the use of business intelligence and clinical information systems.
Job Overview
This Grade V Data Manager role in Galway offers an excellent opportunity to work within the Health Service Executive in a critical ICT and data management function. The role involves managing healthcare-related data, producing reports, supporting operational systems, and ensuring the integrity and quality of information used across clinical and administrative services.
The position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is based at Galway University Hospitals within the HSE West and North West region.
Key Responsibilities
- Support data management and reporting activities across Galway University Hospitals.
- Maintain and analyse healthcare datasets to support operational and clinical decision-making.
- Develop reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant healthcare standards.
- Work with clinical information systems and support data quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with ICT teams, healthcare professionals, and management stakeholders.
- Assist in database management and querying using SQL or equivalent database technologies.
- Provide insights and recommendations through data analysis and reporting processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of data management experience relevant to the role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using databases such as SQL or equivalent technologies is desirable.
- Proficiency in business intelligence and reporting tools including Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is desirable.
- Experience working with clinical information systems or healthcare data is desirable.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This is a Permanent Wholetime HSE position offering competitive pay and access to public sector employment benefits. Successful candidates may benefit from structured career progression opportunities, annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, and professional development support within the Health Service Executive.
Working arrangements will align with HSE operational requirements and organisational policies.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospitals in Galway, one of Ireland’s leading acute hospital groups delivering a wide range of specialist and general healthcare services. The successful candidate will join a collaborative healthcare environment where data and digital services play a critical role in improving patient care, operational efficiency, and service delivery.
Galway University Hospitals operates within HSE West and North West, serving communities across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.
Application Details
Reference: G11277
Employer: Galway University Hospitals
Recruiter: HSE West and North West
Category: Management/Admin/ICT
Grade: Grade V 0566
For informal enquiries, contact Kevin Collins, ICT Manager, Galway University Hospitals.
Email: Kevina.collins@hse.ie
Telephone: 091-542940
Proposed interview dates will be scheduled as soon as possible following the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice of interview.
