État de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Cantonal Physician from 80% to 100%
- 25 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
SCSP128bis
Public Health Service (SCSP)
The cantonal physician's team is attached to the SCSP.
The cantonal physician, along with their team, is responsible for managing all medical issues related to public health. Their duties notably include: the control and supervision of medical professions, the prevention and fight against communicable diseases, as well as support and advice to health institutions regarding infection control. The team also monitors the health status of health institutions and detention facilities, as well as ensuring patients' rights are respected.
Your missions
Within the SCSP, you lead a team specialised in medical public health issues, providing technical and medical-care expertise to the various offices of the service.
You embody the medical authority linked to the role of cantonal physician, ensuring the protection of the population's health and steering the State's sovereign missions in this field.
At the head of a multidisciplinary team, you coordinate the office's activities, particularly in the fight against communicable diseases and the protection of vulnerable populations.
You actively contribute to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the cantonal public health strategy.
Finally, you participate at the national level in public health work and strategies.
Your profile
You hold a medical degree recognised in Switzerland (according to the LPMéd), as well as a federal or foreign postgraduate qualification also recognised.
You have supplemented your training with postgraduate studies in public health and have proven experience in combating communicable diseases.
Recognised for your skills in team management and crisis management, you demonstrate ease in communication both orally and in writing in French.
We offer you
Information
Mr Vincent Huguenin-Dumittan, head of the SCSP, by email: vincent.huguenin-dumittan@ne.ch
Working for the State
This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
Application deadline: 25 October 2026
Salary: Class 15
Start date: 1 May 2027
Public Health Service (SCSP)
The cantonal physician's team is attached to the SCSP.
The cantonal physician, along with their team, is responsible for managing all medical issues related to public health. Their duties notably include: the control and supervision of medical professions, the prevention and fight against communicable diseases, as well as support and advice to health institutions regarding infection control. The team also monitors the health status of health institutions and detention facilities, as well as ensuring patients' rights are respected.
Your missions
Within the SCSP, you lead a team specialised in medical public health issues, providing technical and medical-care expertise to the various offices of the service.
You embody the medical authority linked to the role of cantonal physician, ensuring the protection of the population's health and steering the State's sovereign missions in this field.
At the head of a multidisciplinary team, you coordinate the office's activities, particularly in the fight against communicable diseases and the protection of vulnerable populations.
You actively contribute to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the cantonal public health strategy.
Finally, you participate at the national level in public health work and strategies.
Your profile
You hold a medical degree recognised in Switzerland (according to the LPMéd), as well as a federal or foreign postgraduate qualification also recognised.
You have supplemented your training with postgraduate studies in public health and have proven experience in combating communicable diseases.
Recognised for your skills in team management and crisis management, you demonstrate ease in communication both orally and in writing in French.
We offer you
- The opportunity to join a significant and influential institution in society.
- The possibility to commit to the future of your canton.
- Participation in stimulating and impactful projects.
Information
Mr Vincent Huguenin-Dumittan, head of the SCSP, by email: vincent.huguenin-dumittan@ne.ch
Working for the State
This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
Application deadline: 25 October 2026
Salary: Class 15
Start date: 1 May 2027
