Member of the Board of Directors of Psychiatry St.Gallen as Financial Expert (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

Psychiatry St.Gallen ensures a high-quality, contemporary, and economical provision of mental health care in the canton of St.Gallen. The political responsibility lies with the canton of St.Gallen as the owner.

Due to a vacancy, we are looking for the autumn of 2026 for the remainder of the term 2024/2028 or the new term 2028/2032 a

Member of the Board of Directors of Psychiatry St.Gallen as Financial Expert (m/f/d)

Workload: 10-20%

Workplace: Locations of Psychiatry St.Gallen

What to expect

The Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic management and supervision of the entire business activity of Psychiatry St.Gallen. Psychiatry St.Gallen ensures the needs-based inpatient psychiatric care at the locations Pfäfers and Wil. Additionally, in cooperation with independent healthcare providers and private institutions, it significantly contributes to ensuring outpatient decentralized care through intermediate services (day clinics and outpatient clinics). There are also specialized services in the field of forensic psychiatry. The Board of Directors usually meets six full-day sessions and one one-day retreat annually, and the Finance Committee meets six half-day sessions.

What distinguishes you

• Business administration education (university degree, federally certified expert in accounting and controlling, federally certified auditor)
• Experience in financial management of companies as CFO
• In-depth financial and risk competence
• Solid knowledge of operational accounting, especially Swiss GAAP FER
• Ability for strategic analysis and overall view as well as experience in business and corporate management, preferably in healthcare
• Many years of leadership experience at the management or board level
• You are free of conflicts of interest and have an excellent reputation as well as the necessary time availability for the mandate

What we offer

The board members identify with the goals of psychiatric care in the canton of St.Gallen and see themselves as active ambassadors of Psychiatry St.Gallen. The maximum age at the start of the term is 60 years.

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information:

For inquiries, the managing director of the election committee and board member, Gildo Da Ros, is available at Tel. 058 229 35 70. We look forward to your complete online application. Applications from women are especially welcome. The preparation of the election is carried out by an election committee of the government.

More information is available at www.psychiatrie-sg.ch.