Program Manager

More person, less patient. That is what the Dutch Patient Federation standsfor . Together with our members , we advocate for people who need healthcare. We develop policies and influence those of other organizations and decision-makers. We ask how people experience healthcare. And based on that , we make their voices heard in doctors’ offices , in politics, and in the news. You contributedirectly to this . The Dutch Patient Federation represents over 200 patient organizations.

Our organization in Utrecht employs approximately 75 people.

The Patient Federation is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic

PROGRAM MANAGER

 (36 hours per week)

What will you be doing?

You are the program manager for the Flywheel for Digital Transformation. You will build new relationships and collaborate with our coalition partners to achieve our goal: enabling more and more people to experience the benefits of hybrid care . As program manager, you set the direction and strategy for the Flywheel and translate ideas into concrete projects that the project leaders implement. You also lead the program team with commitment and enthusiasm. All of this takes shape in the following activities:

• You will play an independent role and serve as a liaison between all stakeholders. These include our coalition partners (health insurers, patient organizations, healthcare institutions, and IT providers), as well as national organizations, including the IZA parties.
  
• You will expand the network supporting the scaling up of hybrid care to include healthcare institutions, health insurers, patient organizations, suppliers, regional partnerships, and national umbrella organizations.
  
• You are responsible for the entire program and ensure coherence and coordination among the various projects and working groups within the program.
  
• You will lead a large program team of project managers and communications advisors.
  
• You will organize team meetings and steering committee meetings in collaboration with the project leader(s).
  
• You give presentations about the Flywheel both within and outside the Patient Federation.
  
• You will have overall responsibility for strategic positioning and communication, and will work with our communications advisor to ensure the visibility of the Vliegwiel and the dissemination of our message and knowledge products.
  

What is the flywheel used for?

The widespread adoption and scaling up of hybrid care is a key component of the Integral Care Agreement. The IZA identifies the Flywheel as an initiative that can continue to contribute to a positive innovation and transformation ecosystemin the coming years . The Flywheel for digital transformation in healthcare aims to ensure that many more people can experiencethe benefits of high-quality hybrid care . At , we area patient- and client-driven coalition of and for the field, in which we collaborate with healthcare administrators and providers, digital solution providers, health insurers, and, of course, patients(andtheir representatives). We have an action-oriented and decisive program team that supports coalition partners in utilizing and scaling up hybrid care. For now ,the focus is on home monitoring, medication delivery using medication dispensers , and lifestyle monitoring with smart sensors. In the coming period, we will determine whether we will help scale upadditional innovations within the context of IZA . Key themes for in the coming years will include: networked care, patient self-management, hybrid care pathways, and engaging end-users. 

The team

The Vliegwiel program team consists of a communications advisor and, for the time being, five (part-time) project leaders/advisors. We are looking to strengthen our team with a program manager for the coming years. Due to IZA’s ambitious goals, we plan to further expand the program team to approximately 12 FTEs. As program manager, you will therefore play a key role in launching, growing, and managing a large (program) team.

Are we looking for you?

As a program manager, you are a strong-willed individual capable of overseeing multiple areas of focus simultaneously. You serve as a key sounding board and liaison for the steering committee members, the project leaders within the program team, the partners in the IZA, and the flywheel coalition.

In this role, you will also bring the following:

• A keen awareness of the broader context and political landscape. You have a keen sense of and passion for all relevant developments in hybrid healthcare and know how to build support among key stakeholders.
  
• Preferably, an existing network in the healthcare sector and the skills needed to establish and maintain the right connections and bring people together when necessary.
  
• You are focused on making an impact, ensuring that Vliegwiel is a reliable partner, and you are committed to quality. In doing so, you rely on the expertise and dedication of the project leaders in the program.
  
• You come up with innovative solutions, new connections, or combinations, and you think outside the box.
  

In addition to the skills listed above, you must meet the following requirements:

• A demonstrable academic level of work and thinking.
  
• The ability to think strategically while also being hands-on.
  
• Proven experience in managing complex and dynamic issues. You are capable of leading a cross-organizational program with multiple focus areas.
  
• Knowledge of innovation, implementation, and scaling-up issues in the healthcare sector.
  
• Experience with implementing digital innovations and hybrid care pathways or processes is a plus
  
• A strong negotiator who can hold their own in a complex environment.
  
• Enthusiastic and flexible (meetings are sometimes held outside regular office hours)
  
• Strong writing and communication skills.
  
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
  
• Available for 32–36 hours per week.
  

Offer

In short, you’ll help ensure that more patients and healthcare providers can experience the benefits of hybrid care. We offer a dynamic role within a socially relevant organization—one where you can further develop your skills in substantive, strategic, and policy areas, and build a strong network within the healthcare sector.

Depending on your education and experience, the salary is up to €6,065.00 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek (Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, Scale 12). You will initially be offered a one-year employment contract with the possibility of renewal.

The Dutch Patient Federation offers excellent employment benefits, including an Individual Choice Budget and a career budget. The Individual Choice Budget is a fund that you can use as you see fit —whether to have it paid out or to purchase additional paid time off , for example . You will also receive a work-from-home allowance and, if applicable, reimbursement for your commutingexpenses.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, you areenrolled in the Healthcare and Welfare Pension Fund .

Are you interested?

Please submit a cover letter and resume by Wednesday, July 5, 2023, using the application form on the website.

The first round of job interviews is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023 (in the afternoon)

The second round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, July 12 (in the afternoon)

For more information about the job description , please email Bettine Pluut (b.pluut@patientenfederatie.nl). For more information about the application process , please email hr@patientenfederatie.nl. 

For more information about the Vliegwiel and its activities, visit www.vliegwielcoalitie.nl. For more information about the Dutch Patient Federation and its activities, visit www.patientenfederatie.nl.

We are committed to increasing diversity in our workforce. We therefore strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds (such as those with an immigrant background or those with a disability or chronic illness) to apply.

We expressly do not welcome unsolicited sales calls in response to this advertisement. We will therefore not respond to them.