Assistant Physician at the Outpatient Psychiatry Unit of Orbe

About the job

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Assistant Physician at the Outpatient Psychiatry Unit of Orbe

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking, for 1 November 2026, an Assistant Physician to join the Outpatient Psychiatry Unit of Orbe within the Northern Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service (SPPAN), at 70% to 80% employment.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Northern Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service (SPPAN) is a recognised (A1) institution for FMH psychiatry and psychotherapy.

The Outpatient Psychiatry Unit of Orbe is a multidisciplinary outpatient unit treating patients suffering from a wide range of mental health disorders. The medical team works closely with all partners in the regional care network and in immediate interaction with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Consultation of Orbe located on the same site.

Mission

• Your main mission is to provide direct clinical activity with the Unit's patients
• You promote interdisciplinary activity in patient care
• You participate in hospital on-call duties or standby service according to your position
• You take part in psychiatric expert assessments.

Profile

• You hold a federal medical diploma or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised by MEBEKO
• You are familiar with the CHUV environment and, if possible, the Department of Psychiatry
• You are capable of working in a multidisciplinary team
• You show interest in all types of mental health disorders
• You are organised and enjoy working autonomously, under supervision
• For non-French speakers, you have proficiency in French (minimum B2 level, certificate required)

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital guarantees you:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of annual leave
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the Canton of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for those relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Dr F. Montavon - Associate Physician - 079 556 85 24

As all applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment unit, which will assist you in your process at 021 / 314-85-70 from 08:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:30.

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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