Secretariat of the Subcommittee on Public Health

The Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry (DG ECTI) is responsible for supporting the work of several key parliamentary committees dealing with economic governance, environmental policy, industrial transformation and cybersecurity. As such, it plays a pivotal role in shaping policies related to economic and monetary affairs, taxation, internal market and consumer protection, industry, research and energy, the environment, food safety, and public health.

Furthermore, through the provision of expert analysis and dedicated research services, DG ECTI aims to empower Members of the European Parliament to develop evidence-based policies that address the needs and concerns of European citizens, while also contributing to the effective exercise and development of the Parliament's legislative and scrutiny powers.

The Public Health Committee (SANT) deals with public health matters, particularly the programmes and specific actions in the field of public health, pharmaceutical and medical devices, health crisis and preparedness and response, mental health and patient's rights, and the health aspects of bioterrorism. It has also a supervisory role of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and ensures relations with the World Health Organization on the above matters.

The trainee will learn and contribute to various tasks, essential for the effective functioning of the Committee. The responsibilities include:

• Assisting with file preparation - The trainee will work closely with committee administrators to assist with the preparation of both legislative and non-legislative files, contributing to the overall file preparation process;
• Conducting research - The trainee will engage in research activities to gather information on current public health-related topics and prepare information notes;
• Newsletter drafting - The trainee will be involved in drafting sections of SANT newsletter and in the regular uploads of the newsletter content;
• Supporting meeting organisation - The trainee will provide assistance in organising committee meetings by helping with logistical arrangements and preparing meetings documentation;
• Attendance of meetings - The trainee will actively participate in committee meetings alongside administrators and assistants by taking notes of the items discussed and the decisions taken;
• Preparation of meeting documents - The trainee will support the drafting process of various meeting documents, including hearing programmes, invitation letters, minutes and feedback notes;
• Representing SANT at outside events - The trainee will have the opportunity to participate and engage, on behalf of the SANT Committee, in outside public health-related events organised by various stakeholders in the healthcare sector and other institutional bodies, and to report to the unit the key insights of these events.

We are looking for a candidate with a background in public health who is passionate about advancing these issues through international collaboration in a diverse and multicultural environment.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.