Data Analyst - Chronic Disease & Service Development FTC - UPMC Cork
Location: UPMC Institute for Health Mallow
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
The purpose of this role is to unlock the potential value in existing and emerging patient data to support the creation of chronic disease management services within the UPMC Institute for Health. The Data Analyst will be responsible for extracting, analysing, and interpreting patient data from Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and screening tools to inform service design, clinical pathways, and strategic partnerships. This role will provide data-driven insights that inform scalable, preventive, and community-based care pathways for patients with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Extract, clean, and analyse relevant patient-level data from internal electronic systems, including EHRs and health screening platforms.
- Identify patterns and trends in patient demographics, health outcomes, and clinic utilization related to chronic disease.
- Work closely with clinical leads to co-design datasets and data collection plans aligned with project objectives.
- Produce timely, visually compelling reports and presentations to inform strategic decisions and service design.
- Support the development of new, value-based care models aligned with funder and population health priorities.
- Map patient journeys to identify service inefficiencies, missed opportunities for early intervention, and potential improvements.
- Ensure all work complies with GDPR, data protection policies, and ethical standards.
- Liaise with operational teams to ensure consistent and high-quality data capture.
- Contribute to the development of business cases for new or adapted services within the Institute.
- Monitor and evaluate key indicators of chronic disease and service performance.
- Participate in project evaluation and service scalability assessments.
Additional Information
- The role is offered as a 6-month fixed term position to assess the strategic value of enhanced data analytics within chronic disease services.
- There may be an opportunity for extension or permanent employment based on outcomes and service growth.
- Hybrid working arrangements may be considered following initial induction and data access setup.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, public health, health informatics, computer science, statistics, or related discipline.
- Relevant experience in data analysis, public health intelligence, or applied health research.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R, or similar).
- Ability to interpret and present complex data in a clear, accessible way for clinical and non-clinical audiences.
- Strong understanding of GDPR and healthcare data governance principles.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in population health, chronic disease prevention, or health services research.
- Experience in health economics, pathway modelling, or service innovation.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
- Postgraduate qualification in data analytics, health economics, or epidemiology.
Key Competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-directed and proactive approach to work
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Committed to improving population health outcomes and service value
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.