Head of Clinic in Pathology with or without Specialty Title - 100%

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a nationally and internationally recognized institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2024 retrospective by clicking  here.

The objectives of the  Diagnostic Department  of the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) (comprising 8 medical services) are to provide patients with results that assist in diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic choices, prediction, and/or disease prevention. These results must be of high medical quality, both reliable, delivered promptly, and at an acceptable cost.

The Clinical Pathology Service provides a  diagnostic clinical activity , supplemented by  research  and  teaching missions. 

Analysis of tissue or cellular samples from biopsy, surgical, and cytological origins not only allows for diagnosis but also the evaluation of prognostic or predictive factors of response to certain treatments, which vary according to the diagnosed pathologies. The diagnostic activity of the Clinical Pathology Service thus guides patient management and contributes to therapeutic decisions. Finally, through medical autopsies and research activities, the Clinical Pathology Service participates in understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in lesion processes. It is a fully digitized service, with clinical diagnosis performed entirely in digital pathology.

The Clinical Pathology Service is seeking a head of clinic with or without FMH title in clinical pathology (or an equivalent recognized title) for its diagnostic activity.

Job Description

As head of clinic without/with specialty title, you ensure the quality of medical services in your area of expertise.

Working in a stimulating university environment within a multidisciplinary team, your leadership enables you to efficiently support junior doctors in their skills development and to develop an academic activity.

You must also ensure good interface with other units and sectors of the Clinical Pathology Service as well as clinicians from other services.

Qualifications

You hold a federal medical diploma or training deemed equivalent by the Medical Professions Commission of the Federal Office of Public Health (MEBEKO).

You have or are close to obtaining the FMH specialty title in pathology or an equivalent recognized title.

You have or are close to obtaining a cantonal practice license for the specialization.

You have clinical experience in anatomic-pathological diagnosis in various specialty sectors; solid experience in areas such as digestive, pancreatic, and hepatic pathology or lympho-hematology is a plus.

You possess leadership qualities enabling you to supervise interns and ensure continuing education.

You master the French language (spoken and written - level C1 essential).

Additional Information

• Start date: 01.04.2026 or 01.05.2026
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 100%
• Function class: 22 or 24 if holding an FMH specialty title in pathology
• Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contract
• Application deadline: 15.12.2025
• Contact for information: Prof. L. Rubbia-Brandt, Head of Diagnostic Department,  laura.rubbia-brandt@hug.ch

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.