Head of Pediatric Surgery at the Clinic of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics at the Institute of Pediatrics of Italian Switzerland (80-100%)

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 service, regardless of where the services are requested.

Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relationships, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

The Cantonal Hospital Authority (EOC) is looking for a specialist for the position of

Head of Pediatric Surgery at the Clinic of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics at the Institute of Pediatrics of Italian Switzerland (80-100%)

location Bellinzona

Clinic of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics of the Institute of Pediatrics of Italian Switzerland (IPSI)

The Pediatric Surgery Clinic of IPSI:

• ensures all competencies in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedics for the entire EOC
• performs annually over 800 pediatric surgery interventions (35% pediatric orthopedics)
• is recognized as a Clinic B in the EOC training network in Pediatric Surgery

Main responsibilities

• lead the clinical management of the ward (over 450 admissions/year) and the outpatient clinic (over 13,000 consultations/year);
• promote outpatient management of surgical cases (currently about 40% inpatients and 60% outpatients);
• manage, lead, train, and evaluate the clinic's medical staff, fostering their professional growth;
• coordinate activities with nursing and administrative staff, ensuring high-quality care in a collaborative environment;
• promote collaboration with other EOC services, particularly the specialties of Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Hand Surgery, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and Dental Surgery;
• develop and monitor care safety, quality, and clinical governance programs;
• contribute to achieving clinical, safety, and efficiency objectives, in line with the directives of the IPSI Management and the Medical Area;
• promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient empowerment;
• strengthen relationships with general practitioners, pediatricians, and local institutions;
• support Management in defining and implementing strategy, respecting quality and financial objectives.

The candidate must have:

• a federal specialization title in Pediatric Surgery according to articles 20 and 21 of the Federal Law on University Medical Professions (LPMed). For foreign titles, Mebeko recognition is required before starting activity at the EOC;
• experience in Pediatric Surgery acquired at least in a senior physician role in a cantonal or university hospital;
• proven experience in clinical and managerial leadership of a hospital Pediatric Surgery Service;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to manage relationships with patients, families, and collaborators in line with EOC values;
• experience managing high-volume outpatient clinics;
• willingness to propose a strategy to develop the Clinic's efficiency and optimal resource management;
• commitment to promoting the professional development of collaborators;
• teamwork orientation, dialogue, and interprofessional collaboration;
• aptitude for developing basic and continuing education in Pediatric Surgery;
• excellent command of the Italian language and good knowledge of English or another national language.

The winner of this competition is offered

• the role of head of the Clinic of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics;
• integration into a solid and experienced staff;
• the opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving context;
• involvement in defining the Clinic's development strategies;
• participation in innovative EOC projects for the modernization of care pathways;
• participation in the activities of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Italian Switzerland (USI);
• inclusion, if applicable, in the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of USI with a title corresponding to their academic curriculum.

Start of service

The appointment conditions are those provided by the Regulation concerning the hiring of EOC staff and doctors.

The EOC is committed to being an employer attentive to equal opportunities and the family needs of individuals and dual-career couples. Therefore, female applications are particularly appreciated and encouraged.

Applications, in electronic format, complete with curriculum vitae and copies of study and work certificates, must be submitted on the dedicated platform at: http://www.eoc.ch/Offerte-lavoro.html by 13.02.2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered, nor those sent in paper form.

For further information:

• Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Ferrari, Head of Medical Area, EOC General Management (tel. +41 91 811 13 14).
• Alessandro Bressan, Director of the Institute of Pediatrics of Italian Switzerland (tel. +41 91 811 90 06).