Data Analyst (Clerical Officer Grade V) in Cork

About 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.

Requirements

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.

Details

Location: Curraheen, Cork

Sector: public sector

Salary: €52,758–€61,174 per year

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026