Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Locarno
Last quarter
Chief Physician - Urology (100%)
- Publication date:12 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Locarno
Job summary
EOC is a multi-site hospital network in Ticino with 1,000 beds. Join a supportive work environment with a commitment to quality care.
Tasks
- Manage the Urology department at Locarno and Bellinzona hospitals.
- Provide patient care with a focus on geriatrics and autonomy.
- Collaborate with a team of over 6,500 healthcare professionals.
Skills
- Medical degree with completed specialization in urology required.
- Fluent in Italian (minimum B2), knowledge of German or French is a plus.
- Strong flexibility and teamwork orientation.
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About the job
The EOC, the multisite 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 offer, regardless of where the services are requested.
Thanks to the commitment and competence of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.
To complete our team at the Regional Hospital of Locarno "La Carità" we are looking for a
Chief Physician - Urology (100%)
Profile:
The person we are looking for will join the Urology department of the Regional Hospital of Locarno and the Regional Hospital of Bellinzona, which are part of the transversal Urology service of the EOC.
Required qualifications:
- Degree/diploma in medicine and completed specialization in urology.
- For doctors with foreign qualifications, recognition by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and related registration with MedReg before starting activity is mandatory.
- Obtaining the Free Practice authorization issued by the DSS Canton Ticino.
- Proven knowledge of the Italian language (required level at least B2) with related registration with MedReg before starting activity. Knowledge of German or French, at least at a basic level, is desirable.
- Experience in managing a urology department with particular focus on the care of geriatric patients.
- Autonomy in managing urological patients.
- Flexibility, strong availability, and a propensity for teamwork.
Start date:
Complete applications including curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of educational and work certificates must be submitted by August 31, 2025, only electronically via the EOC web portal in the "Job Offers - Medical Staff" section.
Applications sent by regular mail or email will not be considered.
Further information can be requested from Dr. Giovanni Porcu, Deputy Head of Urology, at the secretariat phone number: +41 (0)91 811 49 20.
Locarno, July 10, 2025
