Assistant Physician in Paediatrics

About the job

Physicians

Assistant physician in paediatrics

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, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research and education.

The Paediatrics Department of CHUV is advertising assistant physician positions as part of paediatric training. We offer the opportunity to work in both university and non-university settings, within a network of paediatric units that provide numerous opportunities for professional development.

The Paediatrics Department is a member of Res-For-Ped, a network of paediatric units described in the document "Presentation of Res-For-Ped" in the appendix.

If you are still a student or recently graduated, with little clinical experience, your training place is within the Network for the Training of Paediatric Assistants

If you already have extensive clinical experience in paediatrics (more than 2 to 3 years) or have solid research experience (MD-PhD or other researcher programme) and are aiming for an academic career, your training place is within the Women-Mother-Child Department (document "Presentation of DFME" in the appendix) of CHUV, which includes paediatrics.

Mission

• You provide quality care centred on the child and their family
• You actively participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate training of the department and in research activities
• You collaborate with specialists, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.

Profile

• You hold a Swiss federal medical diploma or a title recognised by the Federal Commission of Medical Professions (MEBEKO)
• You are motivated and wish to become a paediatrician
• You are proficient in French or able to acquire it quickly (level B2)

Contact and application submission

Res-For-Ped Secretariat - Tel. 021 314 06 02 / Email: resforped@chuv.ch

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLYING:

Applications intended for the paediatrics department of DFME or Res-For-Ped are analysed by the same team and evaluated during the same recruitment committee.

• Recruitment committee November 2026: scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026. The deadline to submit a complete application is 31 August 2026.
• Recruitment committee June 2027: dates to be defined

The required documents (PDF format) are:

1. Cover letter (with desired start date) / 2. Curriculum vitae (with a photo) / 3. Medical diploma / 4. Internship evaluations (max. 3) / 5. Letters of recommendation (max. 3) / 6. Consent form for RFP/DFME (attached) / 7. Certificates (PALS, BLS...)

For candidates from an EU/EFTA country, the application will only be considered after obtaining the medical diploma, its recognition by MEBEKO, and presentation of a French language certificate at level B2 (minimum) for non-French speakers.

Two standardised letters of recommendation are required to complete your application. Upon receipt of a complete application, we will send you two links to be given to two senior doctors who have supervised you, so they can complete them online confidentially. Important: for your application to be accepted, these letters must reach us before the application deadline.

We kindly ask you to apply exclusively online via the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement. In case of technical difficulties, our Recruitment unit will assist you at 021 314-85-70 from 08:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:30.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our staff, we are attentive to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

We kindly ask placement agencies to note that applications submitted directly on our recruitment platform are not accepted and cannot be invoiced. Thank you for your understanding.