Program Manager | Local Health Disparities at GezondIn

Everyone in the Netherlands has the right to live a long and happy life. At the Pharos Center of Expertise, you’ll be working to make that a reality. The far-reaching consequences of health disparities and the way health is intertwined with every other aspect of our lives and society make this an important—and highly complex—task. Are you up for the challenge?

 For the " Local Approach to Health Disparities" program (GezondIn) , we are looking for a

 Program Manager

32–36 hours per week 

Position

You are a manager with experience in setting an innovative vision and strategic direction, and you lead a program team of strategic advisors and project managers. With your entrepreneurial skills ,you are able to developimpactful and innovative multi-year plans and translate them into practice. You stay abreast of trends and developments and know how to align them with our objectives and potential opportunities for Pharos. You support the team by inspiring and motivating them and by clearly articulating the expectations and frameworks for their roles. In addition, you provide results-oriented guidance for the program in financial and operational matters. You have the energy and confidence to build connections both internally and externally and authoritatively convey the mission and vision of the program and Pharos. Through dialogue with others and the surrounding community, you know how to achieve objectives.

Are you our ideal candidate?

• You have a university degree and demonstrable experience in the field at the strategic level;
• You have extensive experience managing a team and have a proven (cross-functional) network.
• You have experience securing (multi-year) contracts worth more than €500,000, and you find this work energizing.
• You have a knack for getting things off the ground quickly, are capable of innovating, and know how to adapt quickly to change. 
• You are passionate about addressing socioeconomic health disparities, understand the impact that external developments have on people in vulnerable socioeconomic situations or newcomers/migrants, and can apply that understanding to Pharos’s work.
• You are an enthusiastic and collaborative manager and advisor. 

Where will you be working?   

At Pharos, we have people who are committed, take initiative, and work together to achieve sustainable results that make the Netherlands a more inclusive place. People who share their stories with passion, effectively combine their knowledge and experience, and seamlessly connect with administrators, healthcare professionals, and people who struggle with reading and writing. We are convinced that a team of colleagues with diverse backgrounds and ideas keeps us on our toes and makes our work more impactful. You are most welcome.  

What do we offer?

• An interesting and flexible work environment where we work hard together to improve health and healthcare for everyone;
• There is plenty of room for initiative and growth;
• Pharos adheres to the Mental Health Care Collective Labor Agreement. The position is classified in pay scale 70, which ranges from €4,955 to €6,836 based on a 36-hour workweek. Salary is determined based on experience;
• An 8% vacation bonus and an 8.33% year-end bonus;
• At Pharos, we work from home an average of 50% of the time. You will receive a travel allowance and a work-from-home allowance.
• A net phone allowance of €25 per month.

The position is for 32–36 hours per week. You will initially be offered a one-year contract, which will be converted to a permanent contract if both parties are satisfied.

Are you interested in this position?

If you’re interested in this position, please apply by uploading your cover letter and resume by Friday, October 14, 2022, via this link or the “Apply” button on this page. The application process consists of two rounds of interviews. The first round of interviews is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The second round of interviews is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2022.