Neonatal Fellow or Junior Neonatologist

About the job

Médecins

Neonatal Fellow or Junior Neonatologist

The Clinic of Neonatology of Lausanne which is the largest Unit in Switzerland (40 beds) opens 1 position for neonatal fellow (chef.fe de clinique adjoint) or junior neonatologist (chef.fe de clinique) in November 2026 or Mai 2027, for 12 to 24 months.

Contexte

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

The Clinic of Neonatology at CHUV is the largest neonatal unit in Switzerland, with 40 beds, more than 900 newborn patients cared for each year, and over 3000 deliveries annually. We provide highly specialized neonatal care in a stimulating academic environment, offering excellent opportunities for professional development, teaching, and research.

Mission

We offer a comprehensive and diverse neonatal training and practice experience, including:

• Care of more than 900 neonatal admissions per year, including extremely preterm and complex term infants (surgical and cardiac)
• Management of both inborn and outborn newborns with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions
• Participation in neonatal emergency transport services
• Antenatal consultations and multidisciplinary fetal care
• A strong culture of teamwork, mentorship, and structured onboarding

Postgraduate education is well established and includes:

• Grand rounds as well as nutrition and neurodevelopmental and ethical rounds
• Fetology rounds
• Morbidity and mortality reviews
• Journal clubs
• Clinical case presentations
• Simulation-based training programs

Supervision is provided by a team of eight experienced neonatologists, with expertise in neonatal neurology, nutrition, infectious diseases, hemodynamics, developmental follow-up, and neonatal resuscitation.

The unit is at the forefront of neonatal medicine and family-centered care, using advanced techniques and programs such as: INSURE and LISA, Conventional and high-frequency ventilation (HFO), CPAP and BiPAP, therapeutic hypothermia, cerebral ultrasound and monitoring , ultrasound-guided vascular access.

Developmental care and family-centered care are at the heart of our neonatal practice and continue to grow as key strategic priorities within the unit. We are committed to creating an environment where newborns and their families receive individualized, developmentally supportive care, and where parents are recognized as essential members of the care team. Through NIDCAP-based practices, parental involvement in daily rounds, skin-to-skin care, and multidisciplinary collaboration, we continuously strive to improve both the infant's neurodevelopmental outcomes and the family's experience throughout the neonatal journey.

CHUV is actively involved in numerous multicenter clinical studies. Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in these projects as well as in ongoing clinical and basic science research programs.

Profil

Neonatal Fellow (Chef.fe de clinique adjoint)

• Previous experience in a Level III NICU is mandatory (6 months at least)
• Experience in PICU is an advantage and strongly recommended
• FMH specialization in Pediatrics (or equivalent) preferred

Junior Neonatologist (Chef.fe de clinique)

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit required
• Swiss board certification or equivalent qualification in Neonatology

Language Requirements

• French language proficiency at C2 level is mandatory

Nous offrons

At CHUV, you will work in a highly specialized environment while benefiting from close supervision, excellent educational opportunities, and a supportive multidisciplinary team. Whether you are completing advanced neonatal training or looking to expand your expertise as a consultant neonatologist, you will find an inspiring setting where knowledge, innovation, and compassionate care come together to give newborns the best possible start in life.

To become an employee of the world-famous University Hospital Center from the Canton of Vaud is an assurance of:

• First-rate social benefits such as a Paternity Leave of 20 days and a Maternity Leave of 4 months (there is also the possibility to obtain a complementary breastfeeding leave of 1 month)
• Regular salary progression adapted to your responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacations per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, by accessing a wide offer of courses not only from the CHUV Training Center but also from external providers
• Possibility to access one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods in case of relocation in Switzerland
• Discounts proposed on social and cultural events, goodies and other services, thanks to the “H-Oxygène” association
• Signing up to our Mobility Plan and benefit from different advantages (discounts on public transportation, promotion of “Mobility” car fleet and discounts on electric bikes)
• Being able to enjoy our high-quality corporate restaurants, located in every hospital building, with employees’ discount.

Contact et envoi de candidature

Contact person in case of questions about this role :

Prof. Anita Truttmann - Médecin cheffe, Prof. associé - +41 (0)21 314 34 47

All of our applications are processed electronically. For this reason, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively by clicking on the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement. Should you have any technical question, please contact our Recruitment Team (021/ 314-85-70 from 08h30 to 12h00 and from 14h00 to 16h30).

Should you be selected for this position, please note that you will have to provide us your criminal records, the original copies of your diplomas and your piece of identification.

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