Senior Project Manager, Education

Hematologic diseases afflict millions of Europeans each year. The European Hematology Association (EHA), located in the heart of The Hague (Netherlands), is a non-profit professional association serving clinicians and researchers with an active interest in hematology in Europe and beyond. Our mission is to promote excellence in patient care through education, research, and advocacy.

Hematology is constantly changing and evolving. We help our members stay up to date by delivering a structured educational program, created by hematologists for hematologists. We offer a range of career development programs to help clinicians and researchers grow professionally and personally. We also advocate for hematologists and hematology at local and international levels.

To ensure we can deliver our mission and vision, the Education Department at EHA plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and excellence in hematology. From sparking an interest in a career hematology to harmonizing training, the department supports high-quality medical education for the hematology community.

Are you looking to make a contribution within a non-profit organization? Do you have a passion for adult education for medical professionals? Do you want to join a dynamic and professional organization? Join us in shaping the future of hematology education! We are looking for a Senior Project Manager, EHA Education.

About the role

As the Senior Project Manager for EHA Education, you will be a key driver in managing and developing educational initiatives. Your role involves:

  • Strategic decision-making
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Successful project execution

If you thrive in a complex, multidisciplinary environment and are passionate about advancing medical education, we invite you to apply.

At EHA, we act in accordance with our values:

  • Transparency
  • Trust
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration

Your responsibilities

Complex project ownership

Take charge of intricate projects within a multifaceted stakeholder ecosystem.

Solve problems not only at the immediate project level, but also consider long-term development.

Budget management

Oversee budget allocation for your portfolio and provide regular reports to the Head of Education.

Stakeholder collaboration

Interact with internal teams (Knowledge Unit, Community Unit, Operations Unit, and Congress & Meetings) to ensure seamless project delivery.

Engage and collaborate with a range of external stakeholders, including medical associations, societies, and subject matter experts.

Strategic proposals

Create and present innovative proposals to the Executive Board, EHA Education, and Curriculum-Exam Committee.

Execute strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals.

Leadership

Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members, and contribute to the efficiency and success of the Education team, the Unit, and EHA in general.

Your profile

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as health education, health sciences, or medical communication. A project management qualification is a plus.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience of medical education project management.
  • Ability to fluently communicate in English (in writing and orally).
  • A team player who is able to lead by example.
  • Comfortable with complex project management, being able to run projects from start till closure with full autonomy and independence.
  • A high capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills, including the ability to communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Living in the Netherlands. (If you're not an EU national, you must possess a valid work permit.)

What we offer

  • A full-time (40-hour), one-year contract, starting as soon as possible.
  • An international environment: over 15 nationalities in our office, and culturally diverse external stakeholders.
  • A dynamic environment due to the nature of the association.
  • A high degree of autonomy, flexibility, wellbeing, and responsibility
  • Hybrid working: on average, a minimum of two days per week in the office (The Hague).
  • Secondary employment conditions are attractive and include 30 vacation days (full-time), a collective premium-free pension plan, an 8% holiday allowance, a commuting allowance, and the possibility to follow courses that contribute to your personal development.
  • The salary range is between €4,500 and €5,500 gross per month, based on full-time employment.

How to apply

If you're interested in this role, please send your motivation letter and CV to recruitment@ehaweb.org no later than Sunday, March 17, 2024.

A first round of digital interviews will be held on Thursday, 28 March, 2024.

If you have questions

For further information, please contact Mrs. Bernadette Karsdorp, Temporary People Manager, at b.karsdorp@ehaweb.org.

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