Head of the Medical Secretariat of the Institute of Pathology

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Head of the medical secretariat of the Institute of Pathology

The University Institute of Pathology, attached to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, is looking for a secretariat manager at 80% for March 1, 2026.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, the CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The University Institute of Pathology is looking for a team leader for its medical secretariat composed of 5 people. It provides clinical diagnostic activity for the CHUV and various external reference centers, as well as teaching and research missions. It is accredited according to the ISO 15189 standard.

Mission

• You ensure the management of the medical secretariat staff and guarantee its smooth operation
• You participate in secretarial tasks, including the follow-up of complex files, file registration, and report typing
• You coordinate the quality approach (updating documents, compliance with guidelines and procedures, identification of non-conformities…)

Profile

• You hold a commercial employee CFC or a medical secretary diploma or an equivalent qualification
• You have 10 years of experience in a medical secretariat and at least 5 years in team management
• You master French spelling and have very good knowledge of medical terminology
• Very good knowledge of a second language (English or German) would be an asset
• You are perfectly comfortable with common office tools
• You are a proactive, versatile person with good communication and adaptability skills
• You have a sense of responsibility and organization, appreciate teamwork, and are service-oriented.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-notch social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and training centers partnered with the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Dr. Nathalie Piazzon, operational manager, deputy director, PhD, 079 556 35 64

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70

The CHUV applies the highest quality requirements in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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