Head of Dermatological Surgery

The University Clinic for Dermatology at the Inselspital Bern is one of the leading dermatology clinics in Switzerland. The Department of Dermatological Surgery is responsible for a broad range of outpatient and inpatient services – from oncological and Mohs surgery to reconstructive procedures and laser medicine. As a strategically important pillar of the clinic, the dermatological surgery department works closely with the Skin Tumour Centre, Dermatopathology, Plastic Surgery, and Oncology. We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded, medically excellent individual to lead this department.

What to expect

• Operational and strategic leadership of the Department of Dermatological Surgery: personnel management, process design, quality assurance.
• Independent performance of the entire dermatological surgical service spectrum: excisions, Mohs surgery, reconstructive procedures, and laser surgical treatments.
• Overall responsibility for dermatological surgical care – including capacity planning and further development of the service offering.
• Maintenance and development of collaborations with Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Dermatopathology, and other specialist disciplines.
• Responsibility for teaching and training of assistant doctors and students in dermatological surgery.
• Initiation and leadership of clinical research projects involving the department.

Your profile

• FMH specialist title in Dermatology and Venereology with proven, several years of expertise in dermatological surgery.
• Solid experience in Mohs surgery and reconstructive techniques.
• Initial leadership experience or strong interest in leading a department with conviction and personal responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial thinking: you strategically develop the surgical offering and think beyond the operating theatre.
• Enjoyment in training and supporting young colleagues as well as interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Scientific interest and willingness to actively participate in research and teaching.
• Fluent German and English, both spoken and written, as well as good knowledge of French (or willingness to acquire it quickly).
• Confident, collegial demeanour and high communication skills.

Our offer

• Leadership role with scope for shaping: you actively influence the direction, team, and processes of the department.
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure: laser technology, Mohs laboratory, molecular pathological diagnostics.
• Academic development opportunities: habilitation, international congress participation, own research lines – with institutional support.
• A well-coordinated, collegial team eagerly awaiting a new leader.
• Attractive employment conditions (including time for further training, staff restaurant, daycare centre, discounts).
• Location Bern: high quality of life, excellent transport connections, international environment.

Questions about the position?

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. nat. Christoph Schlapbach, Clinic Director and Chief Physician

christoph.schlapbach@insel.ch