Clinical Pharmacist at the Clinical Pharmacy Unit

About the job

Medico-technical

Clinical Pharmacist at the Clinical Pharmacy Unit

The Directorate of the Department of Interdisciplinary Centres (DCI) is seeking a clinical pharmacist at a rate of 80% to 100% for its Clinical Pharmacy Unit, under a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027. The starting date is scheduled for 1 January 2027 or to be agreed.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five 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 Pharmacy Service at CHUV ensures the manufacture and supply of pharmaceutical products, contributes to the promotion of the rational use of medicines, and participates in teaching and research activities in hospital pharmacy.

Within this service, the Clinical Pharmacy Unit operates in care units and contributes to the appropriate use of medicines, notably through decision support systems and the development of institutional reference frameworks.

Mission

• You ensure clinical pharmacy activities within the defined care units
• You contribute to the use and development of decision support systems related to drug treatments
• You participate in the development of databases related to medicines used at CHUV, notably the drug reference framework
• You contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education teaching activities.

Profile

• You hold a federal pharmacist diploma or an equivalent qualification; for foreign diplomas, MEBEKO recognition is required
• You possess a MAS or an FPH title in hospital pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification, as well as authorisation to practise in the canton of Vaud
• You have proven experience in clinical pharmacy, with an FPH title or an equivalent qualification
• You demonstrate autonomy, rigour, and good communication skills
• You stand out for your curiosity, open-mindedness, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• 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 holiday per year
• 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 State 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 offered 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 Nancy Perrottet, unit pharmacist in charge, tel: 021 314 53 79.

As all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

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 are attentive 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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