🩺 The German Red Cross (DRK) is looking for a Referent/in für Langzeitpflege (m/w/d) to join its General Secretariat in Berlin, working within the “Health, Participation and Care” team.

📌 Position: Full- or part-time (30–39 hours/week), starting as soon as possible. The position is initially fixed-term until 31 August 2028, with the intention of continuing the collaboration.

💼 Key responsibilities:

Contributing to social policy debates, legislative processes and advocacy

Monitoring and analysing legal, healthcare and social policy developments

Assessing new regulations under SGB V and SGB XI, particularly in inpatient and day-care nursing

Supporting DRK branches with implementation and questions concerning long-term care legislation

Developing and maintaining networks with policymakers, public authorities, academia, civil society and DRK stakeholders

Participating in professional committees and helping develop DRK care services

Contributing to communications and public relations

🎓 Profile:

University degree in health sciences, nursing, social sciences, law or political science

Experience in health and social policy work, preferably within an association/organisation

Knowledge of the financing and self-administration of healthcare and social services

Strong conceptual and project-management skills

Ability to work independently, communicate effectively and collaborate across disciplines

✨ The DRK offers a varied role with responsibility, remuneration according to Entgeltgruppe 12, 30 days of annual leave, additional pension provision, flexible working hours and mobile working (up to 10 days/month for full-time employees), plus various health and professional-development benefits.

📍 Location: Berlin
🕐 Start: As soon as possible
📅 Application deadline: 9 October 2026

🔗 Applications are submitted via the DRK careers portal.