Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Mendrisio
Head Physician (50-80%)
- 11 September 2026
- 50 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Mendrisio
Job summary
EOC, Ticino's multi-site hospital, offers 1,000 beds and quality care. Join a collaborative team dedicated to patient wellbeing and continuous improvement.
Tasks
- Work autonomously and interdisciplinary as Chief Physician.
- Promote essential skills and initiatives in the department.
- Ensure quality healthcare for over 41,000 annual patients.
Skills
- FMH in Internal Medicine or equivalent, with MEBEKO recognition.
- Strong relational and communication abilities.
- Organizational skills and positive teamwork attitude.
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About the job
The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory with a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are required.
Thanks to the commitment and expertise 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.
To complete our team in the Acute Low Intensity Care Unit (RAMI) of the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio, we are looking for a
Head Physician (50-80%)
Profile:
The person we are looking for works independently and at an interdisciplinary level, promoting the skills required by the role of Head Physician.
Necessary requirements:
- FMH title in Internal Medicine or an equivalent qualification. For doctors with foreign qualifications, recognition by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and registration with MedReg are mandatory before starting work.
- Knowledge of the Italian language (at least level B2 required) with corresponding registration with MedReg before starting work.
- Initiative; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organisational skills and predisposition for interdisciplinary collaboration with a view to continuous improvement of the department's development.
- Flexibility and a positive attitude, enjoyment of working in a team and collaborating across disciplines.
Start date:
Application submission and information:
Applications, including curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates, must be submitted by 30 September 2026 only in electronic format via the dedicated online platform (https://www.eoc.ch/lavoro.html).
Applications sent by post or email, as well as those that do not meet the requirements, will not be considered. Further information can be requested from the Geriatrics Secretariat at 091 811 32 36.
