Resident Physician in the Ophthalmology Department - 100%

About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at both national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to watch our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

The position is attached to the Department of Clinical Neurosciences . This department provides care to patients of all ages, children and adults, suffering from neurosurgical, neurological, ophthalmological, and otorhinolaryngological pathologies. Care is adapted to the needs and difficulties of the patient, from the most acute sectors (intermediate care units) to rehabilitation sectors (neurorehabilitation).

The department's objective is to guide patients towards regaining their autonomy through education, support, and outpatient follow-up. It ensures both the surgery of patients and their support to promote early return home. In the same spirit, outpatient care is also prioritised and surgical activity optimised to facilitate access to care within a reasonable timeframe.

The Ophthalmology Department of the Geneva University Hospitals has been, since its creation in 1878, the leading ophthalmology centre in the canton of Geneva in terms of diagnosis, treatment of eye diseases, and research. It relies on the most modern diagnostic methods, the most innovative techniques, and minimally invasive surgical methods. Its core values are those of a university service.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the medical hierarchy, you are responsible for the medical care of assigned patients, practical activities, clinical and therapeutic interventions. You participate in the night and weekend on-call system.

Your organisational skills and ability to work efficiently enable you to ensure the application of internal rules and procedures while guaranteeing the quality of medical services provided.

Working in a stimulating university environment within a multidisciplinary team, you also contribute to the training of medical students.

Alongside your activity, you benefit from high-quality postgraduate training contributing to obtaining your FMH specialist title in ophthalmology. As such, you develop your training according to the defined plan and FMH requirements.

Qualifications

You hold the federal medical diploma or an equivalent title recognised by the Federal Commission of Medical Professions (MEBEKO).

Experience in ophthalmology internships and a clear scientific interest are desired.

Possessing excellent communication skills within a multidisciplinary team and with patients, you demonstrate excellent command of French both orally and in writing. For non-French speakers, a C1 level certificate is required.

You have very good written and oral expression skills.

Additional Information

• Start date: as soon as possible
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 100%
• Job class: 20
• Contract: one-year fixed-term contract
• Application deadline: 20.11.2026
• Contact for information: Prof. G. Thumann, Head Physician of the Department, tel. 022 37 28 394

If you are interested in this position and recognise yourself in the desired profile, do not hesitate to apply or contact us for further information.

We will carefully consider your application, which must include an up-to-date CV, a cover letter, and copies of your work certificates and diplomas.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Committed to fighting unemployment, the Geneva University Hospitals encourage applications from candidates registered with the Cantonal Employment Office.