Kanton Zürich
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Data Scientist with a strong interest in software development, fixed-term until the end of 2030, 80%
- 20 May 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Department of Data and Analytics in Zurich's Health Office. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence healthcare decisions.
Tasks
- Conduct data analyses to enhance hospital planning systems.
- Align medical logic with technical implementation in software.
- Analyze the effects of changes on hospital planning systems.
Skills
- Experience in data science and software development required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and software development.
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About the job
Data Scientist with a strong interest in software development, fixed-term until the end of 2030, 80%The Data and Analytics Department of the Office of Health is the competence centre for data-related questions concerning healthcare in the Canton of Zurich. We enable data-driven decisions and shape the work with data in the Health Directorate.
For our work within the framework of hospital planning, we are looking for a Data Scientist with a strong interest in software development, 80%, to start immediately or by arrangement, fixed-term until 31 December 2030.
Your area of responsibility
- Creating data analyses as a basis for the further development of the hospital planning service group system (SPLG) in coordination with medical experts
- Coordinating the medical logic and development requests from the specialist area with the technical implementation in the Grouper software ("hinge function")
- Data-based analysis of the effects of changes to the SPLG system (testing and quality assurance)
- Deputising for the developer of the SPLG Grouper software
- Taking on additional data tasks of the department as needed and depending on resources
Your talent
- Creating data analyses as a basis for the further development of the hospital planning service group system (SPLG) in coordination with medical experts
- Coordinating the medical logic and development requests from the specialist area with the technical implementation in the Grouper software ("hinge function")
- Data-based analysis of the effects of changes to the SPLG system (testing and quality assurance)
- Deputising for the developer of the SPLG Grouper software
- Taking on additional data tasks of the department as needed and depending on resources
Our offer
- Interesting data work at the interface between software development, data and medicine
- Meaningful work in the further development of the SPLG used nationwide for hospital planning
- A collegial, interdisciplinary working environment, flexible working hours and a workplace in a central location opposite Zurich main station
Your application
Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application dossier (cover letter, CV, references and diplomas) via our online tool.
For further information, please contact Christoph Altherr, Head of Data & Analytics Department, Tel. 043 259 24 30.
