Education and Training Advisor with OOR Coordination Responsibilities

What are you going to do?

Education and Training Advisor (60%)  

In this role, you will serve as a strong partner for educators and professionals in postgraduate medical training programs. You will be the primary point of contact for several programs and provide strategic advice on training quality and development. In addition, you will lead peer review sessions, conduct training sessions, and actively contribute to professional development within the field. Together with colleagues, you will initiate innovative projects and stay abreast of national developments. In this role: 

• Develop and maintain a forward-looking professional development program for medical specialists and residents.
• Analyze your training evaluations and lead discussions with trainers and teams to develop targeted improvement actions.
• Coordinate your quality measurements and optimization initiatives.
• Organize and lead impactful professional development workshops for medical professionals.
• Will you take the lead on the work at Amsterdam UMC related to the OOR coordination role?

OOR Coordinator (40%)  

As an OOR coordinator, you ensure clear communication and coordination with educational institutions and other OOR regions. You maintain contact with central education committees and learning centers and represent OOR NWN at national and regional meetings. You advocate for the interests of OOR NWN and consult with organizations such as UMC NL, NVZ, NZa, and the BOLS Foundation. 

You play a central role in the annual allocation of residency positions within the OOR. You are the first to be informed of national policies regarding residency allocation and actively share this knowledge with all stakeholders in the region. Thanks to your independent position, you can, where necessary, act as a mediator between training institutions. 

You will also be responsible for the financial management of the OOR fund and for preparing and monitoring the budget. Finally, you will serve as secretary and central point of contact for the Regional Central Education Committee (rCOC) and the OOR board, and provide advice and support to both bodies. You will coordinate and prepare various meetings, manage the agenda and minute-taking, and monitor the implementation of decisions. You will develop policy documents and annual/multi-year plans and ensure the quality and timeliness of these documents. You contribute to an effective consultation structure and policy development within the OOR NWN region by staying continuously informed of national developments in postgraduate medical training. Thorough knowledge of relevant policy regulations and their application, such as those of the NZa and the Registration Committees for Medical Specialists (RGS), is desirable, as is experience with policy development, project management, and financial processes. 

What should you bring?

Strategic adaptability 

You quickly and effectively tailor your advice to the target audience. You switch effortlessly between working with junior residents and experienced specialists, and adapt effectively to changes in a dynamic field. 

Strong group leadership 

You know how to lead, motivate, and engage groups of medical professionals. You ensure focus, structure, and results in learning programs. 

Clear positioning & constructive confrontation 

You’re not afraid to take a stand, take responsibility, and hold others accountable for quality and collaboration. You speak up about what needs to be done, even when it’s uncomfortable—with respect and impact. That’s how you drive change in challenging situations. 

Self-reflection & eagerness to learn 

You have a clear understanding of your role and actively learn from feedback and experience. You are constantly working on your personal development. 

Analytical skills 

You analyze complex issues and make well-informed decisions.

What we offer you

• Initially, a one-year contract.
• Salary range 11–12: €5,847 to €7,424 gross for full-time employment (depending on education and experience). In addition, you will receive an 8.3% year-end bonus.Calculate your net salary here. As of July 1, 2026, the salary will be increased by 3.5% in accordance with the UMC collective bargaining agreement.
• Vacation hours: 190.4 hours per year for full-time employees, with the option to accrue additional hours.
• Pension accrual through the ABP, for which we pay 70% of the contribution.
• For distances of 7 km or more (one way), 100% public transportation reimbursement; for personal transportation, €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km one way.
• Do you prefer to walk or bike? Take advantage of our generous bike allowance. You’ll receive €0.18 per kilometer.
• Free and unlimited access to training courses from providers such as GoodHabitz in our learning environment.
• An active staff association and theJong Amsterdam UMCassociation, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.

Where and with whom do you work?

You will be working at the MVO Learning Center for Medical Residency Programs. The MVO Learning Center advises training institutions on the quality of medical residency programs and provides guidance and support in various areas. The professional development of training institutions, medical specialists, and physicians in training to become medical specialists is also part of the MVO Learning Center’s responsibilities. 

Together with your team, you play a key role in continuously improving the quality of our educational programs. In this way, you contribute not only to the quality of healthcare today, but also to the quality of care for tomorrow’s patients. 

The CSR Learning Center is affiliated with Amsterdam UMC IDEA (Innovation & Development Education Academy), a division of Amsterdam UMC’s Education & Training department. 

You will work closely with the various medical residency programs, the Central Training Committee, the Resident Physicians’ Council, the Board of Directors, and, of course, the NWN Region. The MVO Learning Center consists of a passionate team where collaboration is highly valued. Your colleagues will be happy to guide you during your onboarding period. After the onboarding period (which will mainly take place on-site), you will—just like the rest of the team—work at least two days a week at one of the Amsterdam UMC locations, alternating with working from home and in the region. 

Interested in this position?

Thejob interviews arescheduled forMonday afternoon, April 20, andWednesday, April 22.Please keep this in mind. 

The job interview lasts 75 minutes and includes a case study. 

Your resume will not be used for the initial screening. Instead of submitting a cover letter, we ask that you apply by answering 5 questions. We do this because diversity and inclusion are important to us. The MVO Leerhuis wants to give everyone an equal opportunity, regardless of background or experience. You can answer the questions by clicking the orange "Apply" button.