Beleidsadviseur algemene directie

About the role

AZ Ganda is formed from the merger of AZ Sint-Lucas and AZ Jan Palfijn. With multiple campuses, thousands of employees and physicians, and a significant societal mission, we are building a future-oriented hospital where quality, innovation, and collaboration are central. As the strategic sparring partner to the future General Director of AZ Ganda (currently General Director of AZ Sint-Lucas), you will help shape the further development of the new hospital, with a strong focus on the quality of care.

As a policy advisor, you serve as the strategic right hand to the General Director. You support the preparation of important decisions, coordinate organization-wide dossiers, and ensure strategic projects are effectively followed up. You work closely with decision-making processes, collaborating with our directors, physicians, managers, governing bodies, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policy notes, decision dossiers, and strategic analyses
• Support the General Director in preparing and following up on meetings of the governing body, executive committee, and other committees and forums
• Handle occasional legal questions in close consultation with the AZ Ganda legal advisor
• Monitor the planning and control cycle at the hospital level
• Help oversee, together with the manager of the transversal team, the progress of the implementation of the strategic plan and annual action plans
• Take charge of certain strategic projects within the general management
• Actively participate in the process of establishing and monitoring the multi-year budget in line with the hospital’s strategy
• Monitor the activities of the audit committee in collaboration with the responsible for integrated risk management
• Analyze and track societal, legal, policy, and financial developments relevant to AZ Ganda
• Formulate clear and well-founded advice for management and governance
• Contribute to organization-wide improvement initiatives and innovation projects
• Serve as a point of contact for the government authorities we collaborate with
• Represent the hospital in internal and external working groups as needed
• Help further develop collaboration with our diverse external stakeholders

Requirements

• Master’s degree and relevant experience in policy preparation, strategic advice, or project management
• Sharp, analytical, and strategic thinker who quickly translates complex information into actionable advice
• Comfortable in a complex governance environment with strong organizational sensitivity and maturity
• Clear and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal
• Results-driven, structured, and forward-thinking, with an eye for collaboration and connection
• Take responsibility, act with integrity and discretion, and remain flexible
• Independent yet able to work effectively in a team
• Energized by making an impact and eager to help build an organization that makes a daily difference for patients, employees, and physicians

Benefits

• Permanent contract with 100% employment
• Start date as soon as possible
• Unique key position within one of the largest hospital organizations in Flanders
• Direct collaboration with the General Director, the board, and the management team
• Challenging role with visible impact on the future of AZ Ganda
• Dynamic environment where entrepreneurship and initiative are valued
• Room for professional development and personal growth
• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience and responsibilities
• Hospitalization insurance (with the option to include family members at a favorable rate)
• Reduced rates for hospital stays for employees and resident family members
• Group insurance
• Meal vouchers after one year
• Bicycle leasing option
• End-of-year bonus
• Commuter allowance: maximum bicycle allowance, free public transport, reimbursement for car/motorcycle/scooter
• On-site childcare (Beregoed) at the Sint-Lucas campus
• Free parking
• Meals at favorable prices
• Discounts at various retail stores, theme parks, wellness centers, etc.
• Organization of fun events such as sports activities, New Year’s party, etc.