Head Physician (100%)

About the job

The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory with a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital offer, regardless of where the services are requested. Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

The Regional Hospital of Lugano is the heart of acute medicine for Italian-speaking Switzerland, a university training and research hub where clinical excellence, research, and education intertwine.

To complete our Pulmonology Service team, we are looking for a

Head Physician (100%)

Profile:

The EOC Pulmonology is a dynamic and integrated service, present at 4 cantonal sites with 15 specialists, covering the entire spectrum of respiratory diseases and sleep medicine. The Regional Hospital of Lugano is its reference centre, where the most complex and innovative activities are concentrated.

We offer varied and stimulating clinical work, divided between outpatient clinics at the Italian Hospital, endoscopic activities, inpatient care, and consultations at the Civic Hospital, supported by integration into a close-knit and multidisciplinary team characterised by a strong collaborative spirit and constant openness to innovation.

The ideal candidate will take charge of patients with respiratory diseases, sleep breathing disorders, and will perform bronchoscopies and non-invasive and invasive instrumental examinations. They will also be available to take pulmonology on-call duties for consultations outside regular hours from all EOC sites.

The role holds a key position within a cross-sectional organisation, offering concrete opportunities to actively contribute to the strategic development of the Service, with real growth and responsibility margins.

Completing the picture, the direct connection with the University of Italian Switzerland opens the opportunity, delegated by the Head of Department, also to participate in teaching activities in the Master of Medicine, further enhancing the professional and academic profile of the candidate.

Necessary requirements:

• degree/diploma in medicine and specialisation in Pulmonology or equivalent title with related registration with MedReg before starting work.

For doctors with foreign qualifications, recognition by the Federal Commission for Medical Professions MEBEKO and related registration with MedReg before starting work is mandatory;

• proven knowledge of the Italian language (required level at least B2) with related registration with MedReg before starting work. Good knowledge of English and preferably another national language;
• consolidated experience in Pulmonology with skills in diagnostic endoscopy, acquired at least in a university setting or in a cantonal hospital or equivalent foreign institute in a service with acute Pulmonology;
• preferential qualifications include specialisation in General Internal Medicine, knowledge of the Swiss healthcare system, and familiarity with the university context.

Personal profile:

• excellent relational and communication skills;
• enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude;
• organisational skills and professional autonomy;
• teamwork attitude, with a propensity for continuous improvement and development;
• interest in clinical research and academic medicine;
• willingness to continue and strengthen collaboration with local doctors;
• willingness to promote multidisciplinary/interprofessional clinical collaboration.

Start date:

Complete applications including curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates, must be submitted by 30 September 2026 only electronically via the website www.eoc.ch.

Applications sent by post or email will not be considered, nor will applications that do not meet the required criteria.

Further information can be requested from Dr Maurizio Bernasconi, Medical Director of Pulmonology EOC: maurizio.bernasconi@eoc.ch or by phone at +41 91 811 92 37 (secretariat).