Ministry of Health Hiring for Key Role in European BRAVE-WOW Project on Healthcare Gender Based Violence Prevention

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia is inviting applications for a key role in the BRAVE-WOW project—an important European initiative aimed at preventing violence in healthcare settings. The project brings together partners from Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Slovenia, with the shared goal of improving safety and working conditions for healthcare professionals across Europe.

Violence against healthcare workers—whether verbal, psychological, or physical—is a growing concern across the EU, including in Slovenia. BRAVE-WOW addresses this issue through research, policy development, and international collaboration. The project will develop tools, training, and strategies to create safer, more respectful healthcare environments.

To support Slovenia’s active role in the project, the Ministry is hiring a professional who will:

  • Coordinate national activities within the BRAVE-WOW framework,
  • Collaborate with international and national institutions,
  • Contribute to research, awareness campaigns, and policy recommendations,
  • Support the development of training materials and preventive measures,
  • Represent Slovenia in project meetings and working groups.

Who Should Apply?

The Ministry is looking for individuals with:

  • Experience in healthcare, public health, social sciences, or project management,
  • Strong communication and organizational skills,
  • A passion for creating safer, more inclusive healthcare environments,
  • Interest in international cooperation and EU-funded projects,
  • Proficiency in English and Slovenian.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact European initiative with real-world benefits for healthcare workers and patients alike.

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia is seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join the BRAVE-WOW project, a significant European initiative focused on preventing violence in healthcare settings. The project spans Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Slovenia, and aims to improve safety and working conditions for healthcare professionals across Europe.

The BRAVE-WOW project addresses a growing concern in the healthcare sector: the increasing incidence of verbal, psychological, and physical violence against medical staff. Through research, policy development, and cross-border collaboration, the project will develop tools and strategies to foster safer, more respectful healthcare environments.

This has been a rising concern in Slovenia and the Ministry is hiring for a role that will be central to Slovenia’s contribution to the project. The selected candidate will:

  • Coordinate national activities within the BRAVE-WOW framework,
  • Collaborate with international partners and institutions across Europe,
  • Contribute to research, policy recommendations, and awareness campaigns,
  • Support the development of training materials and preventive measures,
  • Represent Slovenia in project meetings and working groups.

The Ministry is looking for individuals with:

  • Experience in healthcare, public health, social sciences, or project management,
  • Strong communication and organizational skills,
  • A passion for creating safer, more inclusive healthcare environments,
  • Interest in international cooperation and EU-funded projects,
  • Proficiency in English and Slovenian.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-impact initiative with real-world benefits for healthcare workers and patients alike.

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