Advisor Maternity Care

Project overview

The Information Policy Directorate/CIO (DICIO) of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) works with energy and enthusiasm on various ICT in healthcare themes, such as data exchange in healthcare, AI in healthcare, Personal Health Environments (PGO), secure access to your medical record, big data, and cybersecurity in healthcare. Digitalization of healthcare is about the right information at the right time and in the right place, so that healthcare providers can deliver the right care. This contributes to the realization of VWS policy objectives aimed at a healthy, fit, and resilient Netherlands.

Now and in the future. The Information Policy Directorate consists of six clusters. Three iPolicy clusters work on, among other things, information policy for healthcare. These professional policy teams consist of a mix of policy advisors and project secretaries. The CIO Office of VWS and the iRegie team are also part of the directorate. Finally, iStaf supports the directorate in the areas of management support, finance, operations, and communication. Do you enjoy contributing to the digitalization of healthcare and seeking connections between different stakeholders?

And do you like a challenge in a dynamic environment? Then come strengthen the Information Policy-CIO Directorate!

Assignment Description

Background and objectives

MeerMed is an initiative of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) that supports healthcare providers, federations, and suppliers in preparing for data availability for citizens. MeerMed offers an overview, knowledge, practical tools, and support that align with the development phase and challenges of each healthcare sector. Furthermore, MeerMed connects national developments with practice, so that policy and execution align better. MeerMed helps organizations to take concrete no-regret steps today and prepare for the obligations from the EHDS.

MeerMed is part of the Data for Citizens team, which within the DI/CIO directorate focuses on improving the data availability of health data for citizens. The goal of MeerMed is to unlock more health data from various healthcare sectors towards citizens through the MedMij agreement system. For now, the data will then be available in a PGO. A PGO is an app or website where citizens can retrieve health data from various healthcare providers for free and view and manage it in one place. To accelerate this unlocking of health data via the MedMij agreement system, MeerMed uses a targeted, sectoral approach.

By offering customization in individual sectors, MeerMed meets the different needs of the healthcare sectors. The sectors MeerMed currently focuses on are: general practice care, medical specialist care, long-term care, mental healthcare (ggz), and maternity care. MeerMed collaborates with the federations of these sectors, healthcare providers, and ICT partners on data availability for good, accessible, and affordable care.

DI-CIO is looking for an advisor for maternity care for the MeerMed program. As an advisor for maternity care within MeerMed, you will play a crucial role in the implementation and support of healthcare providers towards data availability for citizens, specifically for the maternity care sector. Your work will focus on supporting healthcare institutions and healthcare professionals to increase data availability for citizens, clients, and patients.

Tasks and responsibilities

Knowledge, experience, competencies, and skills

• Leading projects related to the implementation of the MedMij agreement system and other relevant digital data exchange platforms within the healthcare sector.
• Translating strategic goals into tactical and operational plans to ensure digital transformation for data unlocking towards citizens and professionals.
• Collaborating with industry and professional associations to support and execute the further implementation of (former) VIPP programs.
• Making an active contribution to the further unlocking of data and the development and testing of the MedMij agreement system within the healthcare sector.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with project management in digital transformation, preferably within healthcare at a national level.
• Strategic insight with the ability to build and coordinate policy and projects from scratch.
• Experience in managing change processes within the healthcare sector, with a focus on technology adoption.
• Knowledge of the mentioned healthcare sector, the MedMij domain, and software vendors, such as DVP, DVA, and XIS, is a plus.
• Affinity with the healthcare sector and a good understanding of the political and stakeholder landscape within this healthcare sector.
• Proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to make complex information accessible to diverse audiences.
• Practical, pragmatic attitude and a results-oriented, decisive approach.

Requirements

Wishes

• Candidate possesses a university (WO) working and thinking level
• Candidate has demonstrable experience in leading projects related to the implementation of digital data exchange within the healthcare sector
• Candidate has at least 5 years of demonstrable experience with project management in digital transformation, preferably within healthcare at a national level
• Degree to which the candidate possesses strategic insight with the ability to build and coordinate policy and projects from scratch. (demonstrable in CV/motivation)
• Degree to which the candidate possesses affinity with the healthcare sector and a good understanding of the political and stakeholder landscape within this sector. (demonstrable in CV/motivation)
• Degree to which the candidate possesses the required competencies and skills (testable in CV, motivation, and/or possible interview).
• Degree to which the candidate has knowledge of VIPP regulations and programs

Project details

• Start: 2026-10-31T23:00:00
• Location: Den Haag Zuid-Holland, NL
• Languages: Dutch