Internship in the Cancer Center CAYOPI unit: scoping review on pediatric cancer survivorship care models

Internship in the Cancer Center CAYOPI unit: scoping review on pediatric cancer survivorship care models

Wanna give your training a strong societal turn ?

As part of the PEDAYA LIFE COPE project, dedicated to improving the long-term follow-up of childhood cancer survivors in Belgium, the CAYOPI - Children, Adolescents and Young Adults unit of the Cancer Centre at Sciensano is looking for a Master’s student to conduct a scoping review of the scientific literature on care models for childhood cancer survivors after completion of their treatment.

The aim of the internship is to identify, describe and compare the different organisational models for post-treatment follow-up proposed or evaluated in the international scientific literature.

The analysis will focus in particular on the components of follow-up models, the healthcare professionals involved, coordination arrangements, the role of survivors and their families, reported outcomes, as well as the conditions required for implementation, accessibility, continuity and equity of care.

The internship will take place within the CAYOPI team of the Sciensano Cancer Centre, in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health of the University of Liège. The student will be supervised by a multidisciplinary team specialising in public health and paediatric haemato-oncology.

The results of this work will contribute to the preparation of the questionnaire, focus groups and organisational scenarios planned as part of the project. The internship may also provide the basis for an international scientific publication and, where applicable, a Master’s thesis in public health.

Sciensano: the ideal place for your internship. Completing your internship at Sciensano means choosing to give your studies a strong societal dimension. Do you think you have the talent, enthusiasm for learning and commitment that we are looking for in our future intern? Then don’t wait any longer At Sciensano, our employees are our greatest asset and deserve our full attention. You will discover a human‑scale organisation where people’s development is a priority, and where your mentor will be a committed scientist whose mission is to support you throughout a journey of discovery and excellence. You will work in a welcoming environment where values such as kindness, inclusion, diversity, respect and openness truly come to life.

Like what you are reading? Great Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the development of the scoping review protocol;
• Contributing to the definition and implementation of the literature search strategy;
• Conducting literature searches in relevant scientific databases;
• Analysing and synthesising the information collected;
• Contributing to the preparation of the questionnaire, focus groups and organisational scenarios for the PEDAYA LIFE COPE project;
• Contributing to the writing and dissemination of the findings, particularly with a view to an international scientific publication.

Profile

Your profile :

• Degree: Master’s student in public health sciences or an equivalent university programme, with an interest in public health research, healthcare organisation or oncology.
• Analytical skills and the ability to synthesise information;
• Rigour and strong organisational skills when conducting research;
• Autonomy and the ability to work in a structured manner;
• Scientific curiosity and an interest in health research;
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Critical thinking and the ability to interpret and discuss scientific findings;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage the different stages of a research project.

Technical skills:

• Good knowledge of literature searching and the use of scientific databases;
• Ability to read, analyse and synthesise scientific publications;
• Knowledge of the principles of public health research and evidence‑based medicine;
• Knowledge of literature review methods, particularly scoping reviews, is an asset;
• Previous research experience in the field of public health is an asset;
• Familiarity with reference management tools and/or data analysis tools is appreciated.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential, given the analysis of international scientific literature and the possibility of preparing a scientific article;
• Good command of French and/or Dutch.

We offer

The Offer:

• A full-time internship at a renowned scientific institute
• A dedicated mentor who will accompany you throughout your internship <