L'entreprise
The Belgian Institute of Health (Sciensano) provides support for health policy through scientific research, expert opinions and divisional tasks. On the basis of scientific research, we formulate recommendations and solutions for a proactive health policy at the Belgian, European and international levels; assess the status of health (indicators) within a certified quality framework; and develop advanced solutions for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of current and emerging diseases.

Description de l'emploi
You will strengthen the team of the EU Health Information System unit of the Scientific Directorate Data Governance. The unit strengthens the exchange and reuse of health information in Belgium and Europe. Through European and national projects, this unit also contributes to the shaping of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) for secondary use. You will strengthen the research team, responsible for contributing to various tasks in these project, mainly focussing on designing and optimizing infrastructures for the processing of health data.
You will be participating in the Joint Action Towards the European Health Data Space (TEHDAS) that aims to develop guidelines and technical specifications for common use by all Members States and the European Commission, towards implementing the EHDS on secondary use of health data.
More specifically, you will set up and lead international working groups on 1) which datasets are in scope of the European Health Data Space; and 2) discussions centred on validating and finetuning the metadata properties crucial for enhancing health data description. For this, you have regular contacts with partner institutions, the European Commission and other international and national partners and actors.
Furthermore, you will work towards guidelines for coorporation and collaboration between Health Data Access Bodies (HDABs, as defined in the EHDS regulation) and other parties, such as data holders, data users, other HDABs and EU level bodies.
Finally, you are expected to look for funding opportunities and take a lead in the drafting of project proposals to win European projects. You are able to quickly identify potential connections and synergies of funding opportunities with upcoming and running health initiatives in the unit. You contribute to communication about the projects and programmes, and our services and to relevant stakeholders, supported by our communications officer. You write scientific publications based on the work in the unit.

Le profil

• Master’s degree in data science, information sciences, health or social, (bio)medical sciences, (bio)statistics, or similar. Ph D in a health-related subject is a plus. 2-3 years’ experience in developing and carrying out European projects (in data science/health (information) systems/healthy policy or other relevant fields)
• Experienced in data privacy and security, FAIR principle implementation and data interoperability improvement.
• Good knowledge of European health information data and healthcare systems, European and international institutions and agencies, and of scientific work in support of policy.
• Experienced in project management, technical and functional documentation, and in organising meetings or workshops.
• Language skills: Good knowledge of English. Dutch and/or French is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving problems and a thorough attention to detail; Commitment to continuous improvement; Comfortable working in a team environment, both online and offline.
• General skills: scientific mind, open to self-development, excellent drafting skills, able to establish and maintain networks, good management skills, good organisation and coordination skills.

L'offre

• An interesting position in a renowned scientific institute.
• A fixed-term employment contract (one year, starting date asap), which may be extended after a favourable evaluation.
• Pay scale: SW1
• Benefits: free season ticket or 100% reimbursement for home-work journeys by public transport; hospital/group insurance; meal vouchers; various benefits via FED + (www.fedplus.be); social benefits
• Other: flexible working hours of 38 hours/week; teleworking and training opportunities.

Contact
Apply through our website before 10/09/2024 https://www.sciensano.be/en/working-sciensano/my-employment-opportunities !
If you have further questions or for more details regarding this opportunity, contact Jobcenter via jobs@sciensano.be.