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Vacancy for a position as Communications intern (part-time or full-time) at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Innovation in healthcare at ULB

Context of the I 3h Institute

We aim at educating the next generation of healthcare professionals and developing scientific knowledge to efficiently contribute to the development of innovative technologies and strategies. Our vision is to bridge competencies and expertise from various disciplines and foster collaboration to contribute to patient-centered healthcare advances. I³h is located on both Campus Solbosch and Erasme of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium. Multidisciplinary by nature, I³h is organized as a virtual institute, that is a collaborative research and education environment, linking complementary expertise to elaborate and educate on innovation in healthcare. In 2016, the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the I 3h Institute created, with the support of the Fund Baillet Latour, an Educational Program in Healthcare Innovation. The Educational Program aims to educate students, PhDs, post-docs and professionals operating in healthcare and related sectors. The portfolio spans different modules providing a holistic view of the health system, and develops the competencies to meet scientific, clinical and regulatory challenges but also address organizational, business, management and societal issues. Further information is available at www.i3health.eu. I³h Institute is involved in multiple (European) projects: Erasmus+, Hi-PRIX, Fondation Roi Baudouin, Belspo etc.

Responsibilities
● Support I 3h’s communications activities: website updates (WordPress), online publications (Twitter, LinkedIn), printed brochures, creation of a new visual identity for a European project.
● Video-making for our various projects
● Development of a new Forum for our website
● Motion design (basic) knowledge would be appreciated
●Experience in Press relations is a plus
● Support for some administrative (update tracking files, databases and other documents related to the logistics
● Assist in the effective organization of external and internal activities by handling logistics and travel arrangements

Required Profile
● Have EU nationality and/or right to live and work in Belgium without a work permit
● You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor/Master in Communication
● Autonomy, punctuality, flexibility, attention to detail and problem solving skills
● You master communications IT tools
● You have good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
● You are fluent in English (French or Dutch is a plus)
● Knowledge and interest in healthcare is clearly a plus

Offer
I3h Institute is offering a full-time/part-time position (working hours to be discussed with the manager).
● An internship contract of 3-6 months with ULB
● Pleasant and stimulating working environment
● Opportunities to evolve thanks to an extended network in the healthcare sector on the national and international level

Application Procedure
Please send your CV and cover letter to info@i3health.eu with the subject line “Communications Internship”. We strive to hire people who reflect this innovative vision and embrace interdisciplinarity, diversity and inclusion to advance innovation in healthcare, develop a lifelong learning program for professionals, and grow the Institute