Deputy Cantonal Physician at 80%

About the job

SCSP139

Public Health Service (SCSP)
The team of the cantonal physician is attached to the SCSP.
The cantonal physician, along with their team, is responsible for managing all medical issues related to public health. Their duties notably include: the control and supervision of the practice of medical professions, the prevention and fight against communicable diseases, as well as support and advice to health institutions regarding infection control. The team also monitors the health status of health institutions and detention facilities, as well as ensuring patients' rights are respected.

Your duties
Under delegation from the cantonal physician, you oversee public health surveillance, mainly in the following areas:

• the practice of health professions subject to authorisation (excluding pharmacists and druggists);
• health institutions, notably nursing homes and detention facilities;
• communicable diseases, with telephone on-call duties alternating with the cantonal physician;
• vaccination activities.

Beyond this surveillance, you supervise the support provided to health institutions in controlling healthcare-associated infections, while ensuring respect for patient rights. Furthermore, you draft decisions on requests for state financial participation in the cost of hospital treatments provided outside the canton and grant authorisations for treatments involving narcotics.
You advise the management as well as other service entities on matters within the competence of the cantonal physician, and respond to external requests on this subject. All departments, starting with the one responsible for health, also benefit from your medical and health expertise.
Finally, you lead projects or collaborate in their management, notably within the framework of implementing the cantonal public health policy.

Your profile
You hold a medical degree and a federal or foreign postgraduate title, both recognised in Switzerland (according to the LPMéd).
Postgraduate training in public health and proven experience in combating communicable diseases complement your background.
Recognised for your skills in team and crisis management, you communicate fluently in French, both orally and in writing.

We offer you

• The opportunity to join a significant and influential institution in society.
• The possibility to commit to the future of your canton.
• Participation in stimulating and impactful projects.

Information
Mr Laurent Kaufmann, cantonal physician, tel. 032 889 62 00

Working for the State

Job sharing possible.

Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.


Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Salary: Class 13
Start date: 1 February 2027