Consultant/Project Manager for Diversity-Sensitive Care

Everyone in the Netherlands has an equal right to a long and healthy life. At the Pharos Center of Expertise, we are therefore committed to reducing health disparities. We do this by gathering, enriching, and sharing knowledge and expertise, and by translating that knowledge into actionable insights for healthcare providers, policymakers, and other professionals—in collaboration with the people directly affected. Will you join us?

What will you be doing?

• You will contribute to projects aimed at reducing discrimination in healthcare, preventing FGM, and providing high-quality, respectful care to women who have experienced these issues;
• Together with your colleagues, you will organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions on culturally sensitive practices, FGM, and other sensitive topics;
• You identify opportunities and advise healthcare professionals, municipalities, and organizations, collaborating with key individuals in this process;
• You identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in the healthcare sector;
• You will build and maintain relationships with communities, key individuals, and experts by experience;
• You will help draft policy recommendations, reports, and project plans;
• You monitor developments related to the health of newcomers and share this information.

What do you bring to the table?

• You have a degree at the HBO/WO level and 3–5 years of work experience as a project manager, consultant, or healthcare professional;
• You have demonstrable experience in the healthcare sector (e.g., public health services, primary care, youth health care, obstetrics) or the social services sector;
• You understand what is required for culturally sensitive work and inclusion, can handle sensitive topics with care, and know how to build trust in different communities;
• You have an interest in issues such as FGM, discrimination in healthcare, migration, and gender-based violence;
• You communicate clearly and inclusively, both in writing and verbally;
• You have experience leading workshops or speaking in front of groups; you work independently, take initiative, and think analytically.

Where will you be working?

The “Diversity-Sensitive Care” team consists of 10 colleagues. This team focuses on ensuring good access to, and providing understandable and appropriate care for, people with a migrant background and people who are new to the Netherlands. The main themes are: quality care (and access to care) for people with a refugee background, discrimination in healthcare, female genital mutilation, and culturally sensitive/inclusive practices within long-term care.

Who are we?

Pharos is home to people who demonstrate commitment, take the initiative, and work together to achieve great results. People who want to use their knowledge and expertise to make the Netherlands more inclusive. People who tell a story with passion, can really dig in, and can easily switch between interacting with administrators, healthcare professionals, and people who struggle with reading and writing. We are convinced that a diverse team of colleagues with different backgrounds and ideas keeps us sharp and makes our work more impactful. You are very welcome.

What do we offer you?

• An interesting and flexible work environment, where we work hard together to improve health and healthcare for everyone;
• Plenty of room for initiative and growth;
• A salary between €3,560 and €4,716 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek (pay grade 50 under the Mental Health Care Collective Bargaining Agreement). Pay grade is determined based on experience;
• A vacation bonus of 8.33% and a year-end bonus of 8.33%;
• At Pharos, we work in a hybrid model, with an average of 50% of our time spent working from home. You’ll receive a travel allowance and a work-from-home allowance;
• A net phone allowance of €25 per month.

Interested?

Are you interested in this position? If so, please apply by uploading your cover letter and resumeno later than July 7via the application form on the website by July 7 at the latest. Applications submitted outside of the Pharos website will not be considered.

The application process consists of two rounds of interviews. The first round of interviews will take place during the week of July 13.

Do you have any questions about this job opening? Feel free to contact Ingrid van den Elsen (team coordinator) at i.vandenelsen@pharos.nl.

Recruitment inquiries regarding this job opening are not appreciated. We will therefore not respond to them.