Internship in Health Psychology in the Rheumatology Department - 50%

07 November 2026
50%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève is a leading healthcare institution. An exciting opportunity awaits in a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Tasks

As a health psychology intern, engage with patients on self-management.
Collaborate in developing clinical pathways for gout management.
Participate in workshops, exploring patient perceptions of care.

Skills

Adaptability and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
Organizational skills and clear note-taking are required.
Fluency in French at C1 level is mandatory.

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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 view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

The position is attached to the Department of Medicine, which includes medical specialty services and general internal medicine.

The Rheumatology Service cares for adult patients presenting with disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments) of inflammatory, autoimmune, microcrystalline, or mechanical origin. It is currently developing a programme to promote self-management and therapeutic patient education.

Job Description

As a health psychology intern, you will participate in various activities in collaboration with a doctor and a nurse trained in therapeutic education, as well as a psychologist on staff: for example, exploring patients’ self-management needs regarding their condition, participating in the development of a clinical pathway for gout management, leading workshops, and studying patients’ perceptions and discourse about their condition management.

In collaboration with the entire multidisciplinary team of the service, you will also participate in implementing a self-management support strategy in the rheumatology department, within a co-construction dynamic.

Qualifications

You demonstrate a high capacity for adaptation that allows you to interact with different audiences and situations. Your team spirit and interpersonal skills will help you work interdisciplinarily and integrate easily within our team.

You possess good organisational skills and are comfortable producing clear summaries and taking notes. You have an interest in scientific research.

A good command of the French language is mandatory (Level C1 required).

You are enrolled in a postgraduate training programme in health psychology accredited by the FOPH, leading to a specialist psychologist title in health psychology from the FOPH.

Additional Information

Start date: 04.01.2027
Number of positions: 1
Work rate: 50%
Salary: cantonal scale (CHF 2,700 for full-time)
Contract: 12-month internship contract
Application deadline: 03.12.2026
Contact for information: Ms D. Courvoisier, tel. 079 553 11 41

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.

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