République et Canton de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Cantonal Physician 80% to 100%
- 26 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Neuchâtel
Job summary
Join the Neuchâtel team as a cantonal doctor, impacting public health. This role offers a chance to lead and innovate in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Oversee medical practices and ensure public health safety.
- Lead efforts against communicable diseases and protect vulnerable populations.
- Contribute to the development of public health strategies.
Skills
- Medical degree recognized in Switzerland and federal postgraduate title required.
- Strong team management and crisis response skills are essential.
- Proficient communication in French, both oral and written.
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About the job
Cantonal Physician 80% to 100%
- SCSP128bis
- The cantonal physician's team is attached to the SCSP.
The cantonal physician, along with their team, is responsible for managing all medical issues related to public health. Their duties notably include: the control and supervision of medical professions, the prevention and fight against communicable diseases, as well as support and advice to health institutions regarding infection control. The team also monitors the health status of health institutions and detention facilities, as well as the respect of patients' rights.
Within the SCSP, you lead a team specialised in public health medical issues, providing technical and medical-nursing expertise to the various offices of the service.
You embody the medical authority linked to the role of cantonal physician, ensuring the protection of the population's health and managing the State's sovereign missions in this field.
Heading a multidisciplinary team, you coordinate the office's activities, particularly in the fight against communicable diseases and the protection of vulnerable populations.
You actively contribute to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the cantonal public health strategy.
Finally, you participate at the national level in public health work and strategies.
You hold a medical degree recognised in Switzerland (according to the LPMéd), as well as a federal or foreign postgraduate title also recognised.
You have completed your training with postgraduate courses in public health and have proven experience in combating communicable diseases.
Recognised for your skills in team management and crisis management, you demonstrate ease in communication both orally and in writing in French.
- Neuchâtel
- 1 May 2027
- 25 October 2026
- Mr Vincent Huguenin-Dumittan, head of SCSP, by email: vincent.huguenin-dumittan@ne.ch
- Class 15
- The opportunity to join a major and influential institution in society.
- The possibility to commit to the future of your canton.
- Participation in stimulating and impactful projects.
This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
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