Director Team Guidelines

We are currently seeking a motivated candidate for the Lifestyle in Healthcare Coalition:

Director Team Guidelines

(32 hours per week)

Coalition for Healthy Lifestyles in Healthcare

More than half of Dutch adults—9 million people—have one or more chronic conditions, most of which are lifestyle-related. Lifestyle changes have the potential to improve the health and quality of life of this large group of Dutch people. The Coalition aims to achieve health gains by integrating lifestyle factors into healthcare. TNO, ZonMw, NFU, Arts & Leefstijl, and the Patiëntenfederatie lead the coalition on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and, together with a large number of organizations, work to realize its objectives.

Who are we looking for?

As Director, you will shape and define the content of the team’s guidelines, initially based on the Coalition’s 2023 work plan and, in particular, the 2024 and 2025 work plans you have initiated. You will do this in collaboration with knowledgeable and motivated colleagues, both within and outside the Patient Federation and the Coalition. You will also lead or participate in external working groups and project teams. As a senior professional, you have a vision for developments in healthcare and proactively contribute to the strategic policy development of the Patient Federation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to policy development and strategy formulation.
• Writing project and program proposals.
• Executing and managing projects.
• Advocating for patients' interests in consultations with stakeholders.
• Provide support to colleagues and members in your area of expertise.

Your profile

• Specifically as a director within the Lifestyle in Healthcare Coalition:
• Possesses more than enough professional expertise to provide substantive support to the team.
• He is a real go-getter with strong analytical skills and a way with words.
• Is results-oriented and has a proven track record of delivering tangible results. 
• Has experience leading groups that are expected to deliver concrete results (more than just talking).
• Is a bridge-builder with strong verbal and communication skills.

More generally, as a senior advisor to the Patient Federation:

• You have experience in strategic thinking and decision-making;
• You stay attuned to your surroundings and current events;
• You enjoy working within the objectives of an advocacy organization;
• You have experience in project management;
• You're good at switching between different topics and projects;
• You enjoy working with various colleagues and/or in teams;
• You are results-oriented and take responsibility;
• You have strong communication skills and can express yourself clearly both verbally and in writing.

What do we offer you?

We offer a temporary and versatile position involving socially meaningful work at an engaging organization with dedicated colleagues. An organization where you can further develop your skills in substantive, strategic, and political areas. With us, you’ll build a valuable network within the healthcare sector.

You’ll be joining a new “team” that includes colleagues from the Patient Federation’s Patient and Practice Implementation teams, where hard work and fun go hand in hand. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of “lifestyle in healthcare” and will have the opportunity to make a real difference. We offer flexible working hours.

Depending on your education and experience, the salary is up to €5,463.00 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek (Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, Scale 11). This is a fixed-term position, starting with a one-year employment contract. If you perform successfully in the role, the fixed-term appointment will be extended (the duration of the “Lifestyle in Healthcare Coalition” program is from 2023 through 2025). 

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 submit your application and resume to Debbie Duijst, HR Advisor, by June 18, 2023, using the application form (https://www.patientenfederatie.nl/werken-bij/solliciteren)

The first round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, and the second round on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  

For more information about the job description, please email Jan Benedictus, Program Manager (j.benedictus@patientenfederatie.nl). For more information about the Dutch Patient Federation and its activities, visit www.patientenfederatie.nl.

For information about the application process, please send an email to hr@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.

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