▷ [10/22/2025 A] 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 The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate NCRIs values and behaviours in in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with stakeholders and colleagues. Respect We treat everyone with dignity of respect. Trust We honour our commitments. Collaboration We work collaboratively with all our stakeholders. Quality We are committed to continuous quality improvement. Enthusiasm We are passionate about and take immense pride in our work. Confidentiality We treat all our patient information with the highest level of data security. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities of the post are: Data Matching Monitor incoming data feeds. Load incoming datasets into system tables. Match datasets within the Cancer Registration System (CRS). Assist with data cleaning and standardisation. Carry out any other one-off matching that may be required from time to time. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assist in running and co-ordinating the results of quality checklists. Carry out quality assurance on system tables relevant to routine work. Accurately enter data as required. Run routine reports to monitor activity. System Development Carry out any relevant testing on new CRS (Cancer Registration System) releases as required. Investigate and troubleshoot any issues that may arise as a result of matching processes. Other Collaborate with teams across NCRI to help the organisation meet its strategic goals. Provide user support within the NCRI as required. Awareness of data confidentially and sensitivity and be cognizant of this in all aspects of the role. Create and/or maintain comprehensive documentation Engage in ongoing training. Any other reasonable duties that may be specified by management from time to time. Essential criteria for this role: A Level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in Public Health, Information Management or any other data related course. 1-2 years of experience in relevant roles or academic projects. Experience with IT tools to assist with data management, data quality and data sharing. Understanding of databases. 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. Experience or knowledge of record linkage. Data Protection knowledge. Experience or knowledge of medical coding system such as ICD10, ICD0O, or Snomed. Strong attention to detail, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards. Provide administrative support to the Data Integration team as required. Personal Qualities: The post holder must be able to demonstrate the following personal qualities: Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise their own workload. A willingness - and ability - to work on several projects simultaneously. Excellent attention to detail, and scrupulous concern for accuracy. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Ability to communicate effectively to professional and clinical groups and lay audiences Principal Conditions of Service 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 accordance with the Department of Health guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be 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 After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum After 3 years satisfactory service on LSI1 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 the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation: Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of 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 well as 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. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (e.g. those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 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. There may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for 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: An up-to-date CV and Cover Letter outlining all relevant educational and work experience must be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 31st October 2025. Only CVs and Cover Letters submitted onlinethrough Rezoomo will be accepted.