Deputy Head of Urology at the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio (80-100%)

About the job

The EOC, the multi-site 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.

The Cantonal Hospital Authority (EOC) is looking for a specialist for the position of

Deputy Head of Urology at the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio (80-100%)

Urology Service of the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio - Beata Vergine (OBV)

The Urology Service of the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio:

• ensures all basic urological skills, with significant endourology activity (TUR-B, TUR-V)
• is the cantonal reference center for complex nephrolithiasis
• is recognized as a Clinic B in the EOC training network in Urology

Main responsibilities

• lead the clinical management of the ward (over 480 inpatients/year) and the outpatient clinic (over 6000 consultations/year);
• coordinate medical, nursing, and administrative staff, ensuring high-quality care in a collaborative environment;
• promote collaboration with other services, departments, and EOC institutes;
• develop and monitor quality and clinical governance programs;
• lead, train, and evaluate medical staff, fostering their professional growth;
• contribute to achieving clinical, safety, and efficiency objectives, in line with the directives of OBV, the Medical Area, and the EOC Urology Service;
• promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient empowerment;
• strengthen relationships with general practitioners and local institutions;
• support management in defining and implementing strategy, respecting quality and financial objectives.

Requirements

The candidate must have:

• federal specialist title in Urology according to articles 20 and 21 of the Federal Law on University Medical Professions (LPMed). For foreign titles, Mebeko recognition is required before starting activity at the EOC;
• preferably holds an advanced training title in complex endourology and reconstructive urology;
• experience in urology acquired at least in a senior physician role in a cantonal or university hospital;
• proven experience in clinical and managerial leadership of a hospital urology service;
• experience managing high-volume outpatient clinics;
• willingness to propose a strategy to improve service efficiency and better resource management;
• commitment to promoting professional development of collaborators, ensuring continuity of already developed activities;
• teamwork orientation, dialogue, and interprofessional collaboration;
• aptitude for developing basic and continuing education in Urology;
• excellent command of the Italian language and good knowledge, in addition to English, of other national languages.

The winner of this competition is offered

• the role of deputy head of the Urology Service at the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio;
• integration into a solid and experienced staff;
• the opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving context;
• involvement in defining development strategies for the EOC Service;
• participation in innovative EOC projects for the modernization of care pathways;
• participation in the activities of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Italian Switzerland (USI);
• integration, if applicable, into the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of USI with a title corresponding to their academic curriculum.

Start of service

Submission of applications and information

The appointment conditions are those provided by the Regulation concerning the hiring of EOC staff and doctors.

The EOC is committed to being an employer attentive to equal opportunities and the family needs of individuals and dual-career couples. Therefore, female applications are particularly appreciated and encouraged.

Applications, in electronic format, complete with curriculum vitae and copies of study and work certificates, must be submitted on the dedicated platform at: http://www.eoc.ch/Offerte-lavoro.html by 06.01.2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered, nor those sent in paper form.

For further information:

• Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Ferrari, Head of Medical Area, EOC General Management (tel. +41 91 811 13 14)
• Prof. Dr. med. Andrea Gallina, Medical Director, EOC Urology Service (tel. +41 91 811 62 87)
• Dr. med. Ken Galetti, Medical Director, Regional Hospital of Mendrisio (tel. +41 91 811 32 65)
• Lic. rer. pol. Pierluigi Lurà, Director, Regional Hospital of Mendrisio (tel. +41 91 811 32 18)