Global Health Policy Lead

The ESC is a source of high quality, evidence-based science that pushes the boundaries of cardiovascular medicine. Our members and decision-makers are healthcare professionals who give their time and expertise freely, while continuing their daily, high-paced clinical and/or research work. ESC volunteers are world-renowned experts; their opinions are routinely sought and their papers regularly published and referenced.

The ESC coordinates observational registries, creates clinical practice guidelines, and organises and endorses educational programmes. We disseminate robust and independent science through our congresses, journals and educational digital tools. We’re the voice of the cardiology community when advocating for heart-health policies, regulations and funding.

All of these things enable us to identify cardiovascular trends, address inequalities, share best practices to improve standards of care for patients

We are:

• 2,500 volunteers
• 57 National Cardiac Societies / 48 Affiliated Cardiac Societies
• Over 102,000 members

We share the latest in cardiovascular science through:

• 17 journals – including our flagship, European Heart Journal
• 14 congresses – including ESC Congress, the largest cardiology congress in the world
• 80+ webinars per year, numerous courses, and 4 post-graduate programmes in collaboration with leading universities

The ESC employs +220 staff, based in Nice and Brussels, who support ESC volunteers in the development and management of these activities.

The ESC is currently looking for a Global Health Policy Lead for an undetermined contract, CDI, as from October 2024 to work at in our offices in Brussels, Belgium.

As part of the Public Affairs team of advocacy experts, your main mission is to be responsible for driving forward the ESC cardiopolicy agenda, engaging with national cardiac societies (NCS) and in engaging with international organisations such as WHO, OECD ensuring proper representation in particular of non-EU NCS in global policy.

• Drive the Cardiopolicy Agenda and engage with appointed NCS members.
• Represent the ESC interests at international health bodies
• Implement communication activities to share NCS best practices and successes

Profile:

Hard skills:

• University level education preferably in an area related to Public Health and health policy
• Minimum five years of experience in advocacy and EU affairs with excellent knowledge of Global Public Health issues
• Strong background in global health with experience in engaging with international and supra national public health bodies
• Knowledge of EU decision making processes
• Experience in consultancy or managing consultant work is desired
• Excellent knowledge of English (both spoken and written); with fluency in French being an asset
• Experience in networking and proven track record in translating complex global issues into bespoke messages.
• Solutions driven and able to drive forward projects independently

Soft skills:

• Very good analytical skills, being capable of understanding and explaining complex concepts to a diverse audience
• Be well organised and a team player, with flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of tasks and activities
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

Contract details:

Starting date: October 2024

Position based in Brussels – Permanent contract

Belgian labor law provisions

Conditions:

Fixed salary + 13,92th month

Full time, 40h/week

20 annual leaves + 12 extra days off / year

Lunch vouchers card

Possibility of teleworking up to 3 days a week, after two months’ integration at ESC + fixed daily allowance

Applications: application@escardio.org

• your cover letter (with possible start date mentioned)
• your curriculum vitae
• salary expectations (gross/year)
• Interviews as from April 2024

As part of its diversity policy, the ESC is an equal opportunity employer.

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