Healthcare Policy/Projects Intern
More person, less patient. That is what the Dutch Patient Federation stands for. Together with our members, we advocate for people who need care, 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 that.
The Dutch Patient Federation represents more than 200 patient organizations. Approximately 75 people work at our office in Utrecht.
We have an opening as of September 2023 for a Healthcare Policy/Projects Trainee (32–36 hours per week)
Are you interested in healthcare developments and policy from a patient’s perspective? Would you like to gain experience at an active, national healthcare advocacy organization? Then this traineeship is for you!
As a trainee, you will develop your knowledge and skills in the area of policy advocacy within the healthcare sector. You will do this by proactively contributing to a number of projects and policy development initiatives.
What are you going to do?
You will begin your traineeship in our Products & Services team. You will be part of the ZorgkaartNederland team, but you will also have the opportunity to contribute to work related to other products and services. You will support the project/product manager or other project staff members within the project. You will be assigned specific tasks, help steer the project toward its goals, and report on progress. You will work both independently and as part of a team.
At ZorgkaartNederland, you will also help evaluate incoming reviews, investigate improper use, and participate in studies conducted by the Patient Federation. In addition, you will assist in carrying out activities related to the Patient Federation’s initiatives, particularly ZorgkaartNederland.
After your training period at Products & Services, you will be assigned to work across teams with our other policy teams. Each of these policy teams focuses on a different aspect of healthcare: specialist medical care, digital healthcare, or primary and long-term care. In some cases, you may continue to perform some of the duties from your traineeship for an extended period to optimize your learning process and maintain continuity in your work.
Your profile
- You have recently successfully completed an academic degree, preferably in the field of healthcare.
- You pick up new information quickly.
- Juggling multiple tasks at once is no problem for you.
- You are interested in gaining experience in developing, managing, and monitoring projects.
- It is an advantage if your knowledge of SPSS is up to date and you have experience using the software.
- Independence, a results-oriented approach, and analytical thinking are key strengths in your profile.
- You have strong communication skills. You can express yourself clearly and effectively in both spoken and written Dutch.
- You are able to adapt well to the changing demands of a service-oriented organization.
- You enjoy working well with others as part of a team.
What do we offer you?
We offer a diverse traineeship at a dynamic organization with dedicated people. An organization where you can further develop your skills in substantive, strategic, and political areas, and where you can build a strong network in the healthcare sector.
Generally, your traineeship with us lasts three years. You’ll start with a one-year contract. If everything goes well for both you and us, we’ll extend it for another two years. After those three years, we’ll part ways, unless you’re a good fit for a position that’s open at that time.
You will be assigned a mentor. Together with the other members of your team, they will provide you with guidance. You can take advantage of our regular education and training opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to exchange experiences with other trainees and work together to shape your learning process.
We offer flexible working hours. So this isn’t a job where you necessarily have to work strictly “9 to 5.” With us, you can work in a hybrid model (partly from home, partly at our office in Utrecht). However, if you prefer, you can also work entirely at our office.
The starting salary is €3,069.00 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek (Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, Scale 9). If you have already gained relevant experience in other traineeships or positions, your starting salary may be higher.
The Dutch Patient Federation offers attractive employment benefits, including an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) and a career budget. The IKB provides you with a budget that you can use at your discretion to receive as cash or 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 a cover letter and resume to Debbie Duijst, HR Advisor, by July 5, 2023, using the application form. The first round of interviews will take place on Monday, July 10, 2023, and the second round on Monday, July 17, 2023.
For more information about the content of the first phase of your traineeship, please email Marjolein Bosman (m.bosman@patientenfederatie.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 regarding this advertisement. We will therefore not respond to them!
