Head of Health Service
Stadt Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:05 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Lead an interdisciplinary health service with 150 staff in Bern. Drive a healthy, inclusive, and accessible living environment.
Tasks
- Manage school health services, social work, and health promotion.
- Develop innovative projects and future-oriented concepts.
- Strengthen collaboration across health, social, and educational institutions.
Skills
- Higher education or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Strong networking in health services and understanding of administration.
- Proven leadership experience with a passion for social equity.
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- You lead the interdisciplinary health service with around 150 employees
- You contribute to ensuring that Bern remains a healthy, inclusive, and barrier-free living environment
- Together with committed department heads, you are responsible for the school medical service, school social work, school health promotion and prevention, the specialist office for the equality of people with disabilities, as well as the early support department
- You further develop our organization, lead innovative projects, and develop future-oriented concepts
- You strengthen cooperation between health, social, and educational institutions and build sustainable networks
- As a member of the management of the Directorate for Education, Social Affairs, and Sports, you effectively contribute your expertise
- Completed higher education or degree in a suitable field – or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
- Good networking in the healthcare sector as well as pronounced administrative and political understanding
- Proven experience in leadership and management, combined with enthusiasm for innovation and a willingness to shape
- Enjoyment in effectively implementing projects and processes together with internal and external partners
- Passion for promoting equal opportunities, health, and social participation in Bern – with a focus on the school sector