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Internship Opportunity at PiCC United
PiCC United is a unique, patient-focused collaboration where everyone is invited to contribute, engage, and make a meaningful impact.
Flexible, Remote, and Meaningful
Are you passionate about patient engagement, healthcare innovation, and not-for-profit work? PiCC United offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain practical experience, and actively contribute to building better patient partnerships within the healthcare system.
PiCC United was born from the friendship, collaboration, and shared enthusiasm of three organisations: Patients United, MediPaCe, and OptiPharm Medical LLC. Together, they identified the challenges of consistently integrating patient perspectives across healthcare sectors, including patient advocacy, voluntary organisations, academia, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory bodies. To address these barriers, PiCC United was established as a practical solution and, in 2024, merged with Patients Unite, further strengthening our mission to ensure patients’ voices have a real impact.
At PiCC United, we believe that lived experiences have the power to shape the future of healthcare. Our supportive and inclusive community empowers patients to contribute to the development of therapies and health services that are truly meaningful. We are committed to amplifying patient voices through diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all perspectives are recognised and valued. Whether you are new to this journey or bring years of experience, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Our guiding principles are centred on collaboration and inclusivity, with a focus on patient health and wellbeing above individual interests. PiCC United provides a range of activities, educational resources, and engagement opportunities designed to enable patients to participate in research and advocacy with confidence. Looking ahead, we plan to establish a Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) and an Executive Committee (EC) to guide and implement our strategic goals, ensuring that we continue to deliver impactful, patient-driven initiatives that bring about real change.
At PiCC United, we offer a unique opportunity to strengthen your skills, gain hands-on experience, and actively contribute to building better patient partnerships within healthcare.
📌 About the Internship
PiCC United is committed to fostering genuine patient partnerships by equipping patients with the tools and confidence to participate in healthcare decision-making. We work with organisations, healthcare providers, and patient associations to ensure that the patient perspective remains central at every level.
📌 Internship Tasks
As an intern at PiCC United, you may be involved in tasks such as:
🔹 Digital resource development: Assist in developing digital tools, e-books and supporting content for our community forum, all designed to help patients navigate the landscape of engagement opportunities.
🔹 Webinar and course planning: Help organise, coordinate and deliver online webinars, e-learning courses and patient-focussed workshops.
🔹 Content production: Contribute to website updates and develop content for our social media platforms.
🔹 Project support: Conduct research, assist with documentation and help coordinate various patient engagement projects.
🔹 Partner engagement: Support communication and coordination with patient organisations, healthcare professionals, NGOs and other stakeholders.
Internship details:
- Duration: 3-6 months (part-time or full-time)
- Location: 100% remote work (home-based)
- Start date: Flexible, by agreement
- Type: Unpaid
💼 Who are we looking for?
✔️ Student or recent graduate in communication, health sciences, not-for-profit/NGO work, or related fields
✔️ Fluent in English, both written and spoken
✔️ Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and digital collaboration platforms
✔️ Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
✔️ Passion about patient engagement and digital health solutions
✔️ Self-motivated, eager to learn, and proactive
✨ Bonus: Experience with WordPress, e-learning platforms, or a strong interest in patient rights and cross-cultural collaboration.
📬 Application
Please send your CV and a motivation letter (in English)
Subject line: Intern at PiCC United
🌍 What do we offer?
By joining PiCC United as an intern, you’ll gain:
- Practical experience working on meaningful, patient-focused projects.
- Networking opportunities with healthcare organisations and patient communities.
- Valuable skills in digital communication, project coordination and partnership building.
Read more about us and our work at: www.piccunited.org
Meet our team
Lisbeth Snede
Jenny Royle
Natalie Swiderska
Chi Pakarinen
John Fabule
Sandeep Bagga
Kim Kanstrup
OUR BOARD
The PiCC United Board of Directors is made up of dedicated patient advocates committed to ensuring the patient voice is heard in healthcare. We strive to drive positive change and promote patient involvement in all decision-making processes, empowering patient voices across the system.
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By supporting our work through the purchase of merchandise or by making a donation, you help us build stronger, more inclusive partnerships. Your contribution directly supports our mission to empower the patient voice in healthcare and to ensure that patients’ perspectives are heard and respected.
In our shop, you will find a selection of products that not only demonstrate your support but also help spread awareness of our important work.
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PiCC United welcomes diversity, partnership, and you. Your voice matters and your passion for positive change can make a real difference. Join our community and let’s work together to create a better future for patient engagement and research. Whether you’re new to patient advocacy or already an experienced voice making an impact, there’s a place for you with us… and you can start from wherever you are.