Flow and Organization Engineer M/F at 80%-100%

Flow and Organization Engineer M/F at 80%-100%

The Riviera-Chablais Hospital, Vaud-Valais (HRC), is an inter-cantonal reference hospital, bringing together more than 2,000 collaborators. The Rennaz Hospital Center has more than 350 acute care beds. It is complemented by two Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Clinics as well as two medical on-call services. All collaborators are committed daily to providing quality care to patients, embodying the institution's values: authenticity, exemplarity, and innovation.

The Organizational Development Directorate's mission is to lead institutional projects, optimize organization and flows, and strengthen quality and patient experience within the Riviera-Chablais Hospital.

Composed of experts in project management, organizational engineering, continuous improvement, and quality management, it supports teams in implementing concrete solutions to improve operational performance and the patient journey.

At the heart of a modern and evolving hospital, the ODD is transforming to become a strategic partner, capable of driving major changes related to large institutional projects, organizational innovation, and the development of a global quality centered on the patient experience. This position is for those who share our conviction that public health is a collective responsibility, where every action carries meaning to make an ethical and sustainable difference.

To complement the Organizational Development Directorate (ODD), we are looking for a: Flow and Organization Engineer 

The main missions of this position are

• Listen to business needs and analyze field data to conduct flow studies and organizational diagnostics in various areas such as optimizing organizations and processes, proper resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
• Deploy and lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives on the ground, mobilizing multidisciplinary teams to identify problems and their causes, co-construct solutions, and ensure their operational implementation.
• Ensure the integration of projects and continuous improvement initiatives into the institution's value chain (organizational, technological, and cultural dimensions), and actively contribute to the realization of the strategic plan.
• Contribute to the implementation and evolution of performance and quality management systems by developing relevant indicators for monitoring flows, capacities, and efficiency, in connection with management and operational teams.
• Develop and apply flow and organization engineering methodologies (lean six sigma, advanced statistics, data science, simulation, etc.) to solve complex scheduling, capacity sizing, and resource optimization problems.

Depending on the level of expertise:

• Lead large-scale optimization projects with a high strategic level and multiple interdependencies.
• Support, supervise, and coach colleagues in using flow engineering, lean, and management system tools.

According to institutional priorities, you may contribute to major projects such as optimizing emergency flows, improving operating room efficiency, hospital capacity planning, optimizing patient pathways, and deploying continuous improvement methods within the institution.

We require

Education & certifications

• Master's degree (HES / University / EPF) in engineering, management, or an equivalent discipline
• Certification in continuous improvement / quality (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt minimum)
• Additional training in Business Analysis or project management is a sought-after asset

Experience

• Proven experience (≥ 5 years) in managing organizational projects and process modeling
• Experience in the hospital environment or a highly regulated complex environment
• Knowledge of the hospital environment, the functioning of healthcare institutions, and patient pathways (an asset)

Skills & know-how

• Mastery of engineering and continuous improvement methods (Lean Six Sigma)
• Ability to model, analyze, and optimize organizations, processes, and resources
• Skills in applied statistics, modeling, and/or data science
• Ability to develop and use performance indicators and dashboards (Flow and capacity management)
• Knowledge of hospital information systems (EHR, RIS/PACS, ERP, data warehouse): a plus
• Knowledge of modeling tools (Visio, Bizagi, Camunda or equivalents)
• Basics in data analysis (SQL, Python, R): appreciated asset

Interpersonal & behavioral skills

• Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills to support decision-making
• Influential leadership, ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams without hierarchical ties
• Diplomacy, relational intelligence, and facilitator posture
• Rigor, organization, solution orientation, and pragmatism

Languages

• Excellent command of French, spoken and written (required)
• Knowledge of English (minimum B1 level)

We offer

• The opportunity to directly contribute to the evolution of a recent and modern hospital, undergoing institutional transformation.
• A direct impact with management, with real autonomy in project management and the possibility to influence hospital methods and practices.
• Join a department in full transformation, structuring and strengthening itself to become a strategic player in hospital performance.
• Participate in exciting major projects related to organizational innovation, digitalization, and transformation of the patient journey.
• The opportunity to make a difference for patients and collaborators by improving the quality of care and the experience at the hospital.
• An exceptional work region, between lake and mountains.

The HRC offers great employment and professional development opportunities across all its activity areas: medical, nursing, medico-technical, hospitality, administrative, technical, logistics. With a commitment to continuous improvement, skills development is at the heart of HRC's concerns. The institution offers its collaborators access to training both internally and externally.

In 2021, the HRC was twice ranked among the best employers in French-speaking Switzerland by Bilan magazine and Le Temps newspaper, placing it as a leading institution.

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Information can be obtained from Mr. Christophe Compondu, Director of Organizational Development at +41.79.889.73.96

Application deadline: January 15, 2026