Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Lugano
Head Physician Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine - Job Posting
- 06 January 2024
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lugano
Job summary
Join EOC, a multi-site hospital in Ticino with 1,000 beds. Enjoy a supportive work environment and excellent healthcare services.
Tasks
- Lead the Infectious Diseases department at Lugano Regional Hospital.
- Manage complex outpatient cases and travel medicine consultations.
- Train and mentor future specialists in infectious diseases.
Skills
- Medical degree and specialization in infectious diseases required.
- Proficient in Italian (B2 level) with knowledge of English preferred.
- Strong teamwork skills and constructive attitude essential.
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About the job
The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory with a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are required.
Thanks to the commitment and expertise 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 wishing to submit an unsolicited application as
Head Physician Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine
Profile
The Infectious Diseases service of the Lugano Regional Hospital is part of the multi-site Infectious Diseases Service and is a reference centre for outpatient management of complex infectious cases, vaccinations, travel medicine and specialist consultations for inpatients (AMI Link). It is recognised by the FMH as a training centre for infectious diseases (1 year).
Essential requirements:
- degree/diploma in medicine and specialisation in infectious diseases with corresponding registration with MedReg before starting work. For doctors with foreign qualifications: recognition by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and corresponding registration with MedReg before starting work is mandatory
- proven knowledge of the Italian language (required level at least B2) with corresponding registration with MedReg before starting work, knowledge of other national languages and English is desirable
- strong availability and inclination for teamwork
- constructive and proactive attitude
- proficiency in IT tools.
Remarks
Remarks: Applications from those who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered under any circumstances and will therefore be deleted from our database. Applications will only be evaluated in case of service needs. As this is a position for unsolicited applications, no information will be provided by telephone.
