Assistant Physician in Training in Primary Pediatrics

The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organization effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and nearby hospital offer, regardless of where the services are requested. Thanks to the commitment and competence of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

The following position is aimed at candidates who wish to submit an unsolicited application. To complete our team at the Primary Pediatrics departments of the Pediatric Institute of Italian Switzerland, we are looking for a

Assistant Physician in Training in Primary Pediatrics (100%)

Profile:

The Pediatric Institute of Italian Switzerland, with its main headquarters at the San Giovanni Hospital in Bellinzona, is the central hospital for pediatric care in Italian Switzerland and includes general pediatrics, specialized pediatrics, pediatric surgery, including a 2B neonatology unit and intermediate pediatric care.

The new collaborator will work within the primary pediatrics service, which takes care of all pediatric patients at the Locarno site of the Pediatric Institute of Italian Switzerland.

The person we are looking for has professional experience, initiative, and a collaborative spirit. They must be able to work in a team, have kind manners both with the team and with patients. They are capable of working in a structured and independent manner and have an interest in teaching and research.

They believe, as we do, in the importance of putting the patient and their family at the center of all our attention.

The role involves activities in outpatient and inpatient settings in the broad field of pediatrics, participation in the pediatric medical service, and teaching activities in collaboration with the Faculty of Biomedicine of the University of Italian Switzerland (USI).

Requirements:

• Degree/diploma in medicine and surgery; for doctors with foreign qualifications, recognition/registration by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and related registration with MedReg before starting the activity is mandatory.
• Proven knowledge of the Italian language (required level at least B2) with related registration with MedReg before starting the activity. Good knowledge of another national language besides Italian (French, German) and possibly English is also desirable but not essential.
• At least one experience in a B or C training institute, preferably gained in Switzerland, is strongly preferred.

Remarks

We offer a modern and dynamic working environment and the possibility to work with highly motivated and prepared collaborators.

Applications from those who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered under any circumstances and will consequently be deleted from our database.

Applications will only be evaluated in case of service needs.

As this is a position for unsolicited applications, no telephone information will be provided.

For further information, Prof. Dr. med. Giacomo Simonetti, Medical and Scientific Director IPSI, is available at the following email address: Direzione.IPSI@eoc.ch).

Please also note that paper or email applications will not be accepted.