Medical Fellow in Medical Oncology

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 local 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 following position is aimed at candidates who wish to submit an unsolicited application to the Medical Oncology service of the Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland as

Medical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Profile

IOSI employs doctors in training in the inpatient ward in Bellinzona and in the 4 outpatient clinics in Bellinzona, Locarno, Lugano, and Mendrisio. The Institute is recognized as a type A training center for obtaining a specialist title in medical oncology FMH and is affiliated with the Faculty of Biomedicine of the University of Italian Switzerland (USI). Furthermore, the Oncology Clinic maintains regular academic collaboration contacts with the Oncology Research Institute (IOR), the Institute of Biomedical Research (IRB), the Zurich Polytechnic (ETHZ), and the Swiss Cancer Research Group (SAKK). In addition to daily clinical activity, the training offer of our Institute includes, in close collaboration with the Hematology Clinic, a rich weekly continuing education program with Journal Club, training conferences, and oncolunch. The discussion of clinical cases is multidisciplinary and takes place within the numerous tumor boards held weekly, in which every assistant doctor is invited to actively participate.

The doctor we are looking for must possess motivation, initiative, and a spirit of collaboration. They believe, as we do, in the importance of putting the patient and their family at the center of all our attention.

Necessary requirements

• Degree/diploma in medicine and surgery; for doctors with foreign qualifications, recognition/registration by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and related registration with MedReg before starting activity is mandatory.
• Proven knowledge of the Italian language (required level at least B2) with related registration with MedReg before starting activity. Good knowledge of another national language besides Italian (French, German) and possibly English is also desirable but not essential.
• At least one year of experience in oncology, hematology, or internal medicine is strongly preferred.
• Availability for possible transfers to Lugano and possibly other Institute locations, if logistical needs arise during outpatient training rotation.
• The training is expected to start in the hematology-oncology inpatient ward in Bellinzona, to offer a broad spectrum of general oncology under supervision.

Remarks

We offer a modern and dynamic work environment and the possibility to work with highly motivated and prepared collaborators. Initial contract duration: 1 year with reassessment for extension for a total of three years of training in medical oncology.

For further information, you can write to the following email address: amministrazione.IOSI@eoc.ch. Please note that paper or email applications will not be accepted.

Applications from those who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered under any circumstances and will consequently be deleted from our database.

Applications will be evaluated only in case of service needs.

As this is a position for unsolicited applications, no telephone information will be provided.