Sexual Health Advisor - 40% to 65%

24 April 2026
40 – 65%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

Join the renowned Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, a leader in healthcare. Experience a supportive work environment with a focus on community health.

Tasks

Provide quality sexual health consultations and support.
Promote sexual health through workshops and public events.
Develop prevention projects collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Degree in social, education, health, or equivalent; experience in sexual health.
Strong communication and relational skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the University Hospitals of Geneva are a nationally and internationally recognised institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

The Department of Community and Primary Care Medicine (DMCPR) has the societal mission to provide access to quality care for all through local medicine, to ensure the management of minor medical and surgical emergencies, to promote prevention among citizens, to provide medical knowledge for judicial investigations, and to promote the health of travellers.

The Sexual Health and Family Planning Unit's mission is to be a resource centre for all aspects of sexual health. It aims to develop prevention and promotion of sexual health in the canton and to meet the needs of the population.

Through free and confidential consultations, it offers low-threshold access to anyone who wishes, regardless of age, culture, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It provides psychosocial services and works in collaboration with the health and social network of the region.

The Sexual Health and Family Planning Unit is the official cantonal centre for pregnancy, in reference to the 1981 federal law which states that in case of pregnancy, those concerned have the right to free consultations and assistance.

Job Description

As a sexual health advisor, you provide quality consultations through listening, advice, and decision support in all areas of sexual and reproductive health.

For situations that require it, you offer psychosocial support and/or propose referrals within the health/social network of the region.

You carry out sexual health promotion activities by organising workshops or events for target audiences (for example: young people, migrant populations, people in precarious situations) or at public or professional events.

You deliver sexual health courses as part of HES training or other professional training programmes.

You develop and monitor prevention and sexual health promotion projects in collaboration with your colleagues.

Depending on requests from your hierarchy, you respond to journalists' requests for interviews and/or articles. You may also be called upon to participate in research work.

To keep up with developments in sexual health knowledge and societal needs, you commit to strengthening and adapting your professional skills by regularly undertaking continuing education.

Qualifications

Holder of a diploma from a university of applied sciences in the social, education, or health field, or any other qualification deemed equivalent; training in sexual health (such as CAS or DAS) is a real asset.

You have professional experience in the field of sexual health.

You are comfortable with foreign languages; knowledge of Spanish is mandatory.

You have good communication skills, strong interpersonal qualities, and the ability to work in a team. You have the capacity to initiate and independently manage projects in agreement with the team and hierarchy.

Knowledge of the health/social network of the canton of Geneva is an asset.

Additional Information

Start date: as soon as possible
Number of positions: 1
Activity rate: 40% to 65%
Job grade: 20 (or 19 depending on prerequisites)
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract
Application deadline: 03.05.2026
Contact for information: Dr S. Arsever, deputy physician and head of the Sexual Health and Family Planning Unit, tel. 022 372 55 00

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.