VACANCY: PhD student 'Healthy ageing among older community-dwelling immigrants in the Netherlands' (FT)

Job Erasmus University Rotterdam - PhD student 'Healthy ageing among older community-dwelling immigrants in the Netherlands' (FT)

1

Save this job »Email this job »

PhD student 'Healthy ageing among older community-dwelling immigrants in the Netherlands' (FT)

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Health
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	iBMG/05/09/2013
Translations	en

Apply for this job within 21 days

Job description

The number of older people is rising rapidly; in the Netherlands, it is expected to increase more among immigrants than among natives. Poor health, chronic diseases, and functional limitations are much more prevalent among these immigrant populations than among natives. Sociocultural differences make it especially difficult for healthcare organisations to reach older immigrants effectively. Immigrant-sensitive healthcare interventions are needed, requiring insight into underlying sociocultural mechanisms explaining differences in health and health behaviour between older natives and immigrants. To improve (preventive) healthcare delivery quality and effectiveness for older immigrants, and to deliver care tailored to their needs, research on the sociocultural mechanisms leading to their poorer health and health behaviours is needed. Therefore, Prof.dr Anna Nieboer, Dr. Jane Cramm and Dr. Marleen Foets from the Socio-Medical Sciences (SMW) group within the institute of Health Policy and Management (iBMG) study the interplay between the influences of perceptions of ageing and the social environment on health and health behaviours among older Dutch natives and immigrants.
In 2014 pilot studies (focus groups and quantitative research) will be conducted among older natives, Turks, Surinamese, and Moroccans in the Netherlands. Using the national population register, a sample of Dutch, Turks, Surinamese, Moroccans independently living older adults (age > 70 years) residing in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague will be identified for inclusion in our study. These people will be surveyed in 2015 and 2016.
For this study, we are searching for a PhD student. As a PhD student you contribute to literature review, gathering and analysing data. In addition, you will be involved in teaching activities within the bachelor Health, Policy & Management and in the master Health Care Management.

Requirements

The successful applicant for this position is expected to have a master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Health Sciences or other humanities like sociology. Furthermore, he or she should have good writing skills in Dutch and English and a strong motivation for doing scholarly research in the field of health care. We prefer candidates with great skills and hands-on experience with doing empirical research, quantitative research methods and data analysis. A firm grasp of Dutch is required.

Conditions of employment

A PhD student will initially receive a temporary contract for 1.5 years in order to assess his compatibility. When you prove to be an asset, you will receive a second temporary contract for 2.5 years. Remuneration will be in accordance with the PhD scale set by the CAO NU. Fulltime work will pay € 2.042.- before taxes in the first year, going up to € 2.612.- in the fourth and final year. In addition, there’s a set end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and there are generous opportunities for taking time off. Fulltime is considered to be 38 hours per week.

Contract type: Temporary,

Organisation

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The expertise of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is concentrated in the fields of  Business Administration,  Economics, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, History, Culture and Communication, and Philosophy. In addition to the initial degree programmes and scientific research, the University offers specific postgraduate study programmes and courses. Erasmus University has around 25,000 students and some 2,500 staff members.

Department

The Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG)

The Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG) is part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam and linked with Erasmus MC and is responsible for several education programmes on policy and management in health care, which serve 750 students. In addition, research is being done on three major research themes: ‘competition and regulation in health care’, ‘quality and efficiency in health care’ and ‘health care management’. iBMG has about 175 employees

More information about employer Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/19931

Vacancy: LEGAL OFFICER at Japanese Bicycle company in Nunspeet the Netherlands

Shimano Inc. Japan is the well-known and leading manufacturer of bicycle components, fishing tackle and other sporting goods. Our products are sold worldwide through an extensive network of distributors and sales offices.

Shimano Europe Holding BV, Shimano's European headquarters located in Nunspeet (the Netherlands), currently provides support to 14 sales offices throughout Europe. At present, the Shimano Europe Group has more than 450 employees all across Europe. At the European headquarters the legal department provides legal support to domestic and international sales offices in all relevant legal areas, including intellectual property, labor law, antitrust, product liability law, insurance law, mergers and acquisitions and business law in a wide variety of issues. Due to the continuous (international) growth of our company, we are looking for a full-time:

LEGAL OFFICER
(Min. 5 years of experience)

The job
You will advise and support the organization in legal matters and issues, both on request and proactively. You will contribute to creating and monitoring an optimal legal position of the organization. Your main tasks will include:
• Providing information and support on a day-to-day basis to all levels of the organization in all relevant legal areas;
• Negotiating and drafting various (international) contracts, including distributor, purchase and sponsor agreements;
• Advising on EU trade and competition law;
• Mergers and acquisitions;
• Advising on and managing intellectual property;
• Further legal professionalising the organisation, amongst others by implementing procedures and by giving legal training and seminars to the organisation;
• Advising on employment conflicts and litigation;
• Advising on product liability (including corrective actions).
You will report to the Deputy Director Corporate Services. It concerns a full-time position, but a 32-hour week is negotiable.

Requirements
You have a degree in Dutch law (LL.M.) with a civil law or business law specialization. You are a generalist and based on your experience you can work independently. You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably gained in a multinational company or international law firm. You have a pragmatic and proactive attitude. You are a multitasker with good business sense. You have experience in negotiating (international) contracts. Knowledge of European trade and competition law is a must. Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions is considered a plus. You have excellent communication and intercultural skills and a flexible attitude. An excellent understanding of the Dutch and English language, both spoken and written, is a must.

Shimano offers
A very pleasant working environment with enthusiastic colleagues. We work hard, but in an open and informal atmosphere. Next to good employment conditions Shimano offers you the opportunity to develop yourself within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. For more information about our company we invite you to take a look at our website www.shimano.com.

Interested?
Please send your application and Curriculum Vitae, in English and with reference to vac.nr: 10-10-2, to HR@Shimano-eu.com or alternatively by post: Shimano Europe Holding B.V. attn. H.R. department, P.O. Box 180, 8070 AD Nunspeet (the Netherlands). For more information please contact Albert van Piekeren, phone number +31(0)341 272 340.


Apply here: http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_corp/en/us/index/jobs/europe/legal_officer0.html

VACANCY: Coordination and Planning Officer (P-2) at the OPCW (chemical weapons) in The Hague Holland

Knowledge and Skills Education:
Advanced university degree in international relations, political sciences, law, or equivalent. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience (minimum of 4 years) in these areas may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

 Skills and Abilities (key competencies):
Professionalism:
 • Excellent knowledge of and proven work experience in multilateral decision-making process;
 • Knowledge of and familiarity with international treaties, specifically of the Chemical Weapons Convention;
• Proven analytical skills with regard to analysing developments and trends and ability to conceive and apply original ideas;
 • Ability to make sound political judgement and integrity; • Ability to produce accurate work under time pressure. Planning and organising:
• Proven planning and organising skills;
 • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritise and work within deadlines; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
 • Flexibility and excellent problem solving skills. Communication:
 • Excellent inter-personal skills;
 • Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to apply tact and accuracy and to present information clearly and logically both in writing and verbally. Leadership:
 • Serves as a role model that other people want to follow;
 • Empowers others to translate vision into results;
 • Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
 • Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
 • Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo;
 • Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Teamwork:
 • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
 • Proven ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; Client orientation:
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Writing Skills:
 • Demonstrated ability (and experience with) writing formal statements and reports in a political context
• Proven ability to take and develop minutes.

Computer skills:
 • Good computer skills, and the ability to work with standard office software

 Experience Essential:
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in national administration and/or international environment, preferably in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation, with advanced degree, or 4 years of such experience with first level degree. Desirable: Experience in an organisation of the UN system. Languages Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.

For info on the job itself have a look here:  https://apps.opcw.org/PHFOnline/viewVacancyProf.aspx?Qry=rxzh0SaxgqqiMQMg7dYg0g==

Senior Legal Officer (P-5) at Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Principal Functions
Under the supervision of the Legal Adviser, the incumbent performs the following duties in accordance with the OPCW Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity/Gender Equality:
1. Prepares and supervises the preparation of legal opinions on the interpretation and implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) for the policy-making organs of the OPCW, and provides oral or written advice to States Parties upon request and authorisation.
 2. Prepares and supervises the preparation of legal opinions for other organisational units of the Technical Secretariat, and advises on matters relating to: • the interpretation and implementation of the CWC, including its Annexes, and the decisions of the policy-making organs; • relations with the host country and the implementation of the Headquarters Agreement; • administrative law, including on the preparation, interpretation and implementation of the Staff Regulations and Rules, Financial Regulations and Rules, administrative directives and other administrative issuances and internal legislation.
 3. Reviews and advises (as requested) on reports of the Technical Secretariat for meetings of the policy-making organs.
 4. Supervises the Office’s input and, if requested, participates, in the preparation and negotiation of international agreements including Facility Agreements, Privileges and Immunities Agreements, relationship agreements and other agreements or arrangements.
5. Prepares and reviews the work of other legal officers on complaints against the Organisation filed by staff members before internal bodies and the ILO Administrative Tribunal. In particular, prepares or supervises the preparation of the Organisation’s written submissions to appellate bodies. Advises on any other litigation against the Organisation. Advises on the conduct of investigations.
 6. Represents the Office of the Legal Adviser on internal advisory bodies at the request of the Legal Adviser or the Director-General
 7. Assists the Legal Adviser in general management and administration of the Office, including in the preparation of the Programme and Budget of the Office, compliance with the financial and other reporting requirements, performance appraisal, recruitment of staff, etc. Organises and prioritizes the workload and provides general coordination and supervision of assignments of legal officers
. 8. In the absence of the Legal Adviser, serve as the Acting Legal Adviser. 9. Performs other duties as required.


Experience
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international organisations and/or government service, in the areas of International Law, Disarmament or Administrative Law;
 • Knowledge of the legal aspects of the United Nations common system, including the case law of international administrative tribunals; • Experience in the UN common system or in the OPCW would be an asset. Languages
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. A good working knowledge of one other official language of the OPCW (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is highly desirable.
 • Ability to conduct negotiations in English is essential. Ability to conduct negotiations in another official language of the OPCW would be an asset.

 More info here: https://apps.opcw.org/PHFOnline/viewVacancyProf.aspx?Qry=rxzh0SaxgqqXC7iJKlAUIA==