Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) is looking for a secretary to the board of the European Master in Health Economics & Management (Eu-HEM). The Eu-HEM board consists of five members: a chairperson and four programme directors from Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Bologna, Management Centre Innsbruck and University of Oslo. You provide support to the board during regular meetings, with the preparations for the extension of the Mundus status in 2020, and for the programme’s re-accreditation in 2021. The position of secretary is situated under the programme director in the hierarchical structure.

As secretary you provide support to the Eu-HEM board in the decision-making process. You draft memos on the topics to be discussed. In this context, the Mundus application and the accreditation process are an important part of your work. You make enquiries on behalf of the board to obtain information on various matters. You monitor the performance of the decision-making process. You draw attention to both relevant internal developments and external developments within the four universities related to the performance of the board, and raise these matters for discussion. You are responsible for the content-related and process-oriented alignment between the board and the (international and local) education coordinators. You organise the board meetings, prepare the draft agenda, provide explanatory notes where needed for the topics to be discussed, and assume responsibility for the report of the meeting. The position also requires you to travel abroad for a number of days a few times a year.

As secretary to the Eu-HEM board

• You have a master’s degree;
• You have a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience in an international (education-related) context;
• You have demonstrable experience with providing support to a board or a participation in decision-making body;
• You have experience in managing projects and you are a skilled coordinator;
• You have an eye for detail;
• You are able to set priorities in your work by distinguishing between essential and secondary issues and by realising predetermined objectives;
• You are able to make realistic estimates regarding time, staffing and resources needed to achieve objectives;
• You are sensitive to administrative interrelationships in a complex setting;
• You are a team player with a hands-on mentality;
• You possess good communication skills;
• You have excellent spoken and written proficiency in the Dutch (fluent) and English (C1 level) language.

Fixed-term contract: The contract is for a period of 1 year with the prospect of a permanent appointment when your performance meets the requirements.

An interesting job with a variety of tasks and responsibilities and good terms of employment in accordance with the CAO NU (Collective Labour Agreement for Universities in the Netherlands). The contract is for a period of 1 year with the prospect of a permanent appointment when your performance meets the requirements. We are aiming to hire someone who can start as soon as possible. The salary ranges from a minimum of €2709 to a maximum of €4274 gross per month (scale 10) for a full-time appointment, depending on the candidate’s relevant experience.

EUR has attractive employment conditions, including an 8.0% holiday allowance, an 8.3% year-end bonus and generous leave provisions, which includes 41 days of holiday leave (based on a full-time working week), facilitating a healthy work/life balance. EUR also participates in the General Pension Fund for Public Employees and offers partially paid parental leave. Staff members can also use a number of facilities, such as sports facilities and a library.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. On the lively, modern campus, more than 28.000 students and scholars of more than 100 nationalities are constantly encouraged to develop their talents and meet their ambition. Our more than 2700 scientists and employees work together with all our students to solve challenges faced by global society, drawing their inspiration from the consistently dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. The academic education offered at our faculties is intensive, engaging and strongly focused on practical application. We increasingly perform our research in multidisciplinary teams, which are closely interwoven with international networks. In terms of research impact and the quality of its degree programmes, EUR can compete with the foremost universities in Europe, which is reflected in its consistent top-100 position in most major universities rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success http://www.eur.nl

Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM)

Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) of Erasmus University Rotterdam is a leading institution in the Netherlands with its educational and research activities focusing on policy and management issues in health care. ESHPM offers a bachelor’s programme, five master’s programmes, a transfer programme for students with a non-standard educational background, and post-academic education.

At ESHPM, research and educational activities are closely intertwined. Knowledge and experiences of various scientific disciplines such as economics, law, socio-medical sciences, organisational science and public administration are brought together and applied to the healthcare sector. This multidisciplinary approach to education and research is unique.

Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) is housed in the Bayle (J) Building on Erasmus University Rotterdam’s campus Woudestein and has strong links with Erasmus MC. ESHPM has 950 students and 150 employees. Internationalisation is highly valued at ESHPM, and the number of students, teachers and researchers from abroad has risen significantly over the past years. This development has enhanced our programme.