Research Analyst

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We are currently recruiting for a Research Analyst for a 11-month contract with our public sector client. This role will be hybrid with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.

Key responsibilities:

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Liaising with data providers.

Contacting service providers and other stakeholders to identify new data providers
Updating a database of data providers and other stakeholders

Training data providers.

Providing training in data collection for participating data providers
Assisting with the development of training materials
Co-ordinating the distribution of training and other documentation.

Maintaining quality of data.

Cleaning data using standard validations or running queries
Performing logical checks on electronic data and implementing strategies to improve data quality
Provide feedback on data quality to data provider and assisting with matching of data as required.

Analysing and disseminating data.

Providing statistical outputs and responses to data requests from stakeholders and data providers
Writing and assisting with writing annual reports, research papers, journal articles, trend papers/bulletins as appropriate

Updating protocols.

Updating data dictionary and protocols, scoping new questions
Updating files for cleaning, coding and analysing data.

Assisting with the LINK management/development.

Checking/testing LINK functionality
Contributing to the ongoing development of the health information systems.

Essential knowledge and experience

Successful candidate must have a minimum of an NFQ Level 8 Qualification (Honours degree or equivalent) with at least three years’ relevant experience (such as managing and analysing large-scale databases or surveys).
Experience in using Excel and SPSS is required as is experience of writing and preparing documents for publication.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required and familiarity with database applications is an advantage.

**Please note that this is a contract role for 11 months**

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