▷ [15h Left] Graduate Data Integration Officer

Role Title: Graduate Data Integration Officer (Permanent Role) Grade: Clerical Grade IV Location: Airport Business Park, Cork. Blended Working: Minimum 2 days a week in Head Office and the remainder of the week spent working from home or as business needs dictate. Further information can be found in the NCRI Blended Working Policy. Salary Scale: €35,609 €37,741 €38,597 €40,760 €42,740 €44,473 €46,151 €48,414 €50,059 €51,718 €53,296 €54,914. Please note that all new entrants to public service will start at point 1 of the Salary Scale. Closing date: Friday, 5:00pm, 31st October 2025. Role Purpose The Graduate Data Integration Officer will be part of the Data Integration Team, which manages electronic data feeds into the NCRI. This includes tasks such as data matching, geocoding, and screening data linkage. The role supports the NCRIs mission to collect, manage, and communicate cancer data to improve outcomes in Ireland. Role Summary The Graduate Data Integration Officer will play a key role within the Data Integration Team at the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI). This position is responsible for processing electronic health data feeds, ensuring data quality, and supporting the development and maintenance of the Cancer Registration System (CRS). The role involves data matching, quality assurance, system testing, and collaboration across teams to support NCRIs strategic goals. It requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to data confidentiality and accuracy. Behavioural Expectations TheincumbentofthisroleisexpectedtodemonstrateNCRIsvaluesandbehavioursininthe deliveryofeverydayworkandinteractionswithstakeholdersandcolleagues. RespectWetreateveryonewithdignityofrespect. Trust Wehonourourcommitments. CollaborationWeworkcollaborativelywithallourstakeholders. QualityWearecommittedtocontinuousqualityimprovement. EnthusiasmWearepassionateaboutandtakeimmensepride inourwork. Confidentiality We treat all our patient information with the highest level of data security. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities of the post are: DataMatching Monitorincomingdatafeeds. Loadincomingdatasetsintosystemtables. MatchdatasetswithintheCancerRegistrationSystem(CRS). Assistwithdatacleaningand standardisation. Carry out any other one-off matching that may be required from time to time. QualityAssurance/QualityControl Assistinrunningandco-ordinatingtheresultsofqualitychecklists. Carryoutqualityassuranceonsystemtablesrelevanttoroutinework. Accuratelyenterdataasrequired. Run routine reports to monitor activity. SystemDevelopment CarryoutanyrelevanttestingonnewCRS(CancerRegistrationSystem)releasesasrequired. Investigate and troubleshoot any issues that may arise as a result of matching processes. Other CollaboratewithteamsacrossNCRItohelptheorganisationmeetitsstrategicgoals. ProvideusersupportwithintheNCRIasrequired. Awarenessofdataconfidentiallyandsensitivityandbecognizantofthisinallaspectsoftherole. Createand/ormaintaincomprehensivedocumentation Engageinongoingtraining. Any other reasonable duties that may be specified by management from time to time. Essential criteria for this role: ALevel8qualificationontheNationalFrameworkofQualifications(NFQ)inPublicHealth, Information Management or any other data related course. 1-2yearsofexperienceinrelevantrolesoracademicprojects. ExperiencewithITtoolstoassistwithdatamanagement,dataqualityanddatasharing. Understandingofdatabases. Excellent IT skills to include the MS Office Suite, file and folder management and electronic communications Desirable criteria for this Role: Experience of working with health or research datasets. Experienceorknowledgeofrecordlinkage. DataProtection knowledge. ExperienceorknowledgeofmedicalcodingsystemsuchasICD10,ICD0O,orSnomed. Strongattentiontodetail,ensuringalldeliverablesmeetqualitystandards. Provide administrative support to the Data Integration team as required. Personal Qualities: The post holder must be able to demonstrate the following personal qualities: Goodinterpersonalandcommunicationskills. Abilitytoorganiseandprioritisetheirownworkload. A willingness - and ability - to work on several projects simultaneously. Excellentattentiontodetail,andscrupulousconcernforaccuracy. Abilitytouseowninitiative. Abilitytoworkindependentlyandinmultidisciplinaryteams. Ability to communicate effectively to professional and clinical groups and lay audiences PrincipalConditionsofService Probation: A probationary period of twelve months applies to the permanent position. Pay: Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€35,609)and in accordancewiththeDepartmentofHealth guidelines.The rateofremunerationwillnotbe subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: €35,609€37,741€38,597€40,760 €42,740€44,473 €46,151€48,414€50,059,€51,718(Max) €53,296 (LSI1)1, €54,914(LSI2) 2 After3yearssatisfactoryserviceatthemaximum After3yearssatisfactoryserviceonLSI1 Entry will be at the first point of the scale.An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the Public Service/Academiain an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case the appointment may be made at the appointees current point of scale. Please note therateofremunerationmaybeadjustedfromtimetotimeinlinewithGovernmentpaypolicy. Superannuation: Pensionablepublicservants(newjoiners)recruitedonorafter1January2013willbemembersof the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as wellas to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. ForthosewhoarenotsubjecttotheSinglePublicServicePensionScheme(e.g.thosetransferring fromotherpublicserviceemploymentwherethebreakinservice,ifany,islessthan26 weeks), the terms of the National Cancer Registry of Ireland Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave: Annual leave is 30 days. Hours of attendance: Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements: NCRI has introduced a Blended Working Policy to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient, and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration, and support as required. Theremaybearequirementtoattendtheofficeformorethantheallocatednumberofdaysfor training and onboarding purposes at the start of your tenure and during the probation period. Please note that NCRI Blended Working Policy is aligned to the Right to Request Remote Working legislation when enacted and the governments Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil and Public Service. Further guidance on NCRIs Blended Working Policy, which includes eligibility criteria will be issued to successful candidate/s. It is important to note that this is an opt-in policy and must be applied for upon appointment. Selection Procedure: How to Apply and Closing Date: Anup-to-dateCVandCoverLetteroutliningallrelevanteducationalandworkexperience must be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 31st October 2025. OnlyCVsandCoverLetterssubmittedonlinethroughRezoomowillbeaccepted.