Kanton Zürich
Zürich
9 hours ago
Assistant Physician in Training for the Specialist Title "Prevention and Public Health" 50 - 80%
- 21 March 2026
- 50 – 80%
- Zürich
About the job
Assistant physician in training for the specialist title "Prevention and Public Health" 50 - 80%The Office of Health of the Canton of Zurich ensures a high-quality and economically sustainable healthcare system in the Canton of Zurich. It guarantees seamless medical treatment and care and promotes the health of the Zurich population.
The Cantonal Medical Service acts as a link between medicine, the population, and politics, responsible for promoting and monitoring public health as well as controlling communicable diseases. In cooperation with the Institute of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention (EBPI) at the University of Zurich, we offer a category A training position to obtain the specialist title "Prevention and Public Health".
For this purpose, we are looking for an assistant physician "Prevention and Public Health" (50-80%) starting August 1, 2026, or by agreement, limited to the duration of the specialist training.
Your tasks
- Exceptional commitment to the health of the Zurich population as part of our eleven-member team
- Familiarization with tasks related to the prevention and control of diseases and promotion of public health
- Understanding the interaction between federal, cantonal, municipal authorities and other stakeholders in the health sector
- Active support in monitoring and combating communicable diseases
- Participation in public health projects and involvement in interdisciplinary working groups in health authority decision-making processes
- Support in advising and communicating with professionals, institutions, and the public on health topics
- Gaining experience in other institutions of the training network in the field of public health depending on interests and opportunities
Your profile
- Medical state examination (CH) or MEBEKO recognition
- At least two years of clinical activity in a training institution recognized for a Swiss specialist title
- Commitment and interest in public health topics and health policy processes
- Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented working style
- Organizational and communication skills as well as enjoyment in dealing with the population, health professionals, and other stakeholders
We offer
- Challenging, diverse, and meaningful work at the interface of medicine, public health, and politics
- Integration into a young, committed, interdisciplinary team
- Opportunity to complete the practical and theoretical parts of the three-year specialist training required for the specialist title during employment. The courses required for the "Master of Public Health" can be attended during employment by arrangement, and the master's thesis is part of your work at the Cantonal Medical Service.
- Workplace in a central location near Zurich main train station
Your application
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool.
For further information, the Cantonal Medical Officer, Dr. med. Franziska Kluschke, Tel. 043 257 65 70 (Mon, Wed-Fri), and the director of EBPI, Prof. Dr. Milo Puhan, Tel. 044 634 46 10, are happy to assist you.
