Deputy Secretary-General

Looking for a leadership role with a significant challenge at the heart of social action and health in the Canton of Vaud? This job is made for you!

The General Secretariat of the Department of Health and Social Action is seeking its future Deputy Secretary-General.

Our mission:

The General Secretariat of the DSAS supports the Head of Department and provides strategic support in managing the three directorates (DGGS, DGS, CHUV) and in their role as a member of the State Council.

As a staff unit, and thanks to its expertise in health and social fields, the General Secretariat ensures internal and interdepartmental coordination of the DSAS, supports and advises the directorates particularly on financial, legal, communication, human resources or institutional matters.

Your role:

As Deputy Secretary-General and member of the service's management committee, you assist the Secretary-General in the leadership, management and steering of the General Secretariat of the Department of Health and Social Action (DSAS) and act as their deputy in their absence.

• Also assume direct managerial responsibilities for your team and participate in monitoring HR aspects of the service, supporting the Secretary-General and working closely with the departmental HR manager.
• Represent the General Secretariat and the department with internal and external partners of the cantonal administration.
• Lead, upon request, strategic and cross-cutting projects and ensure coordination between the different DSAS entities, with a view to coherence, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Support, as a member of the Head of Department’s staff, the latter in the strategic and operational management of the department which includes the Directorate General of Health (DGS), the Directorate General of Social Cohesion (DGCS) and the University Hospital of Vaud (CHUV) and in their functions as State Councillor.
• Participate in or take responsibility for the preparation and follow-up of files, taking into account political and institutional issues.
• Provide an opinion, within your area of responsibility, on files submitted to the Head of Department and participate in weekly meetings with the directorates.
• Ensure notably the coordination and follow-up of items presented to the State Council and the Grand Council.

For further information, please consult the terms of reference by clicking here or contact Mr Mathieu Carnal, Secretary-General at 021/316.50.02

• University Master’s degree in political or social sciences, law, economics or an equivalent qualification
• Postgraduate training (CAS, MBA or MPA IDHEAP) and/or in project management
• Training in public management or administration is desirable
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in managing large units including finance and human resources management, in a public environment or a large organisation
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management
• Excellent knowledge of the functioning of cantonal and federal institutions
• Ability to mobilise, unite and create a collaborative dynamic.
• Aptitude to operate in a complex institutional environment.
• Negotiation skills and diplomacy
• Proficiency in German is desirable

Special conditions:

Extract from the criminal record

Availability, including outside usual working hours in case of emergency.

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