Associate Physician Responsible for the Admission-Observation-Crisis Unit

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Associate Physician Responsible for the Admission-Observation-Crisis Unit

The Admission-Observation-Crisis (AOC) Unit of the General Psychiatry (PGE) service of the Department of Psychiatry is advertising a position for an associate physician responsible, at a 100% activity rate. The starting date is possible from 1 November 2026 (or to be agreed).

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 General Psychiatry Service provides psychiatric care for the adult population (18 to 65 years) of the Lausanne metropolitan area. Organised into specialised sections, it has 108 acute care beds at the Cery site and outpatient consultations in the city centre, to best meet the needs of users and network care partners.

The Admission-Observation-Crisis (AOC) Unit receives patients hospitalised for the first time in a psychiatric setting. Experiencing crisis situations, these are people who may suffer from very varied disorders such as depressive and anxiety disorders, acute psychotic episodes, suicide attempts, etc. They require a hospital setting as a protective measure or for intensive evaluation. The unit has 18 beds.

Stays are generally brief. Patients leave the hospital after treatment of the acute episode and an evaluation. In some cases, they may be transferred to a specialised unit.

Mission

• You ensure the medical responsibility of the AOC unit and the links with other sections
• You manage the medical aspects of the administrative management of the AOC unit
• You participate in the service and management activities of the PGE hospital division
• You are responsible for coordinating hospital on-call duties
• You participate in teaching activities
• You participate in research activities and contribute to the promotion of academic and clinical succession.

Profile

• You hold an FMH title in psychiatry and psychotherapy (for holders of foreign diplomas, MEBEKO recognition of these is required)
• You have obtained your thesis or are in the process of obtaining it
• You have experience as a senior resident (ideally for 4 years) in adult outpatient and/or inpatient psychiatry
• You have experience in crisis work
• You have an interest in research
• You possess leadership skills
• You are proficient in French (minimum C1)
• You have an interest in financial, administrative and HR management.

We offer

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

• First-class 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 days of training 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 people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the framework of the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-standard staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. Philippe Conus, Head of Service, at 021/314 29 67

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 are unable to 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, it will be necessary to provide us with an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas as well as 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 avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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