Secreatariat of the Committee on Public Health - Post A

The Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry (DG ECTI) plays an essential role in supporting the work of key parliamentary committees, empowering Members of the European Parliament to excel in their legislative, scrutiny, and budgetary responsibilities. As a cornerstone of the European Parliament's administrative structure, DG ECTI facilitates the smooth operation of committee activities, promoting evidence-based decision-making through expert analysis and dedicated research services. Its policy remit encompasses a broad range of areas, including economic and monetary affairs, financial policy, taxation, internal market and consumer protection, cybersecurity, industry, research, energy, environment, climate, food safety, and public health. Through its support, DG ECTI enables the European Parliament to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, while fostering the development of administrative and political ties.

The European Parliament's SANT Committee (Committee on Public Health) focuses on policy and actions in public health, including areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health crisis preparedness, and mental health. It is responsible for overseeing health-related organizations like the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), liaising with the (World Health Organisation) WHO, and addressing challenges like medicine shortages and the resilience of health supply chains.

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 meetings documents: the trainee will support the drafting process of various meeting documents, including hearing programs, 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.

You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

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.