Healthcare Quality Project Coordinator

More person, less patient. That is what the Dutch Patient Federation stands for. Together with our members, we advocate for people who need healthcare, now and in the future. So that people can choose and receive the care that best suits them. 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 contribute directly to this. The Dutch Patient Federation represents over 200 patient organizations. About 75 people work at our organization in Utrecht.

We are currently looking for a

Healthcare Quality Project Coordinator

The team

You will be working in a friendly and motivated team of 18 colleagues. We advocate for the interests of patients and clients in specialist medical care, palliative care, and maternity care.

What kind of work is involved?

The Dutch Patient Federation is involved in many projects aimed at improving the quality of care for patients. We are looking for a project manager who will support these projects on behalf of the Dutch Patient Federation and ensure their success. In this role, you will collaborate with many different stakeholders in the healthcare sector who are also involved in these projects and have a stake in their success. We are looking for someone who can effectively oversee the entire process, never loses sight of the patient’s perspective and interests, and knows what needs to be done to achieve results.

As a project coordinator at the Dutch Patient Federation

• Are you the key player in high-quality projects from start to finish and the leading advocate for patients?
• Conduct discussions with patient advocates, guideline advisors, and others (including decision aids, knowledge agendas, and research studies);
• Help you solve problems;
• Are you the first point of contact for questions?
• Manage inbox, track colleagues' tasks and deadlines (proactively identify issues);
• You monitor the progress of projects and ensure the best possible results are delivered on time. You plan and organize meetings for your project(s).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with an affinity for healthcare. You are a go-getter and have a warm heart for patients. You are someone who:

• Has a college-level level of thinking and work, preferably in the field of healthcare;
• Has relevant work experience (project management, preferably in the healthcare sector or in an organization with many projects);
• Has relevant experience with advocacy organizations that address social issues;
• Is proactive and results-oriented, and maintains control by keeping the big picture in mind;
• Be able to work on multiple projects at the same time;
• Is proficient in Excel and can identify and implement opportunities for digital improvement;
• Customer-focused;
• Thinks in terms of possibilities and can solve problems.

Offer

You’ll be joining a team where hard work and fun go hand in hand. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of healthcare quality and, together with others, you’ll be able to make a real difference. Many developments are expected in the healthcare sector in the coming years, and the Dutch Patient Federation will play a key role in these changes—a role in which you’ll have a meaningful part to play. We also offer flexible working hours.

Depending on your education and experience, the salary is up to €3,653.00 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek (Scale 7 of the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement). You will receive a one-year employment contract with the prospect of a permanent position.

The Dutch Patient Federation offers attractive employment conditions, including an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) and a career budget. The IKB provides you with a budget that you can use as you see fit—either to receive a cash payment or, for example, to purchase additional leave hours.

The Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement is followed. Under the terms of the agreement, you are enrolled in the Healthcare and Social Services Pension Fund.

Are you interested?

Please send a cover letter and resume to Debbie Duijst, HR Advisor, by Tuesday, March 28 at the latest: vacature@patientenfederatie.nl.

For more information about the job description, please email Linda Daniels, Manager of Specialist Medical Care (l.daniels@patientenfederatie.nl).

The first interviews will take place on Monday, April 3, 2023.

The second round of talks will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally. If deemed suitable, internal candidates will be given priority.

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.