Coordinator of Medical Training in the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Services – 50%

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The position is attached to the Department of Women, Children and Adolescents , which aims to provide quality care tailored to the needs of women at every stage of their lives, and to address the health issues faced by newborns, children and adolescents from birth up to the age of 16. It works towards the development of cutting-edge services and specialised centres of expertise.

The gynaecology service at HUG is one of the largest in Switzerland. It includes numerous specialities, notably in oncology, perineology, and reproductive medicine . The service also provides specialised consultations concerning the ovary and female genital mutilation . It cares for women who are victims of assault and violence , or who request a gynaecological check-up , contraception , or pregnancy termination .

Our breast centre and endometriosis centre are accredited, offering the guarantee of multidisciplinary, comprehensive and quality care.

The medical and nursing teams follow women, girls and adolescents throughout their reproductive lives, during and after menopause , with maximum comfort and safety, respecting each individual’s privacy and values.

To ensure the best care in women’s health, it relies on efficient emergency services , state-of-the-art equipment, interdisciplinary care and direct access for hospitalisations.

In addition to monitoring and managing pregnancies until delivery, the Obstetrics Service at HUG is the regional reference centre for high-risk pregnancies and foeto-maternal medicine. The Maternity collaborates closely with the neonatology unit, where around 500 newborns are hospitalised each year and teams provide care and close monitoring 24/7.

As coordinator, you are the primary contact for all stakeholders involved in implementing postgraduate training activities for doctors.

You create the conditions that allow healthcare professionals to train, exchange ideas and develop their practices in a demanding and stimulating environment.

Thanks to your organisational skills and ability to unite diverse stakeholders, you implement the needs expressed by medical leaders into smooth, recognised and updated training pathways. You coordinate all the necessary steps for implementing academic programmes, from their annual planning to administrative and financial follow-up.

You ensure that each session runs under excellent conditions and provide doctors with logistical and operational support during their training days, especially during BLOC courses which mainly take place on Saturdays, approximately 10 to 20 days per year.

Your ability to anticipate needs, coordinate resources and propose pragmatic solutions directly contributes to the success of teaching objectives. You efficiently manage space bookings, welcome speakers, organise travel, and handle technical equipment, catering or videoconferencing solutions.

Thanks to your interpersonal skills and responsiveness, you facilitate collaborations, promote communication and can interact equally well with specialist doctors and external providers.

You actively participate in promoting the programmes by ensuring their dissemination among the relevant professionals and contributing to their visibility.

You also contribute to the sustainability of these projects by developing financial partnerships with health sector sponsors (pharmaceutical laboratories, pharmacies) and maintaining a relationship of trust with them.

This role is intended for someone who wishes to go beyond simple administrative management and take on a true facilitator role, capable of proposing innovative solutions and actively contributing to the dynamism and development of up-to-date knowledge within the medical community.

In carrying out their activities, the coordinator works closely with the Head of Administration and Finance of the Department, the chief medical officers, accounting, medical trainers, and various partners.

You hold a commercial or administrative qualification, such as a Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee complemented by a maturity certificate or equivalent diploma. You are certified in project management (IPMA, PMI, Hermès).

Confirmed experience in the medical field, training, coordination, event management or fundraising is an asset.

Your level of French is excellent both orally and in writing, and a good level of English is an advantage.

Demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm, you contribute to a positive atmosphere with patients, colleagues and partners.

• Start date: as soon as possible, no later than 01.01.2027
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 50%, i.e. 4 hours per day on site
• Function class: 12
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract, renewable
• Application deadline: 15.11.2026
• Contact for information: Ms T. Maret, Head of Administration DFEA, tania.maret@hug.ch

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

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Committed to fighting unemployment, HUG encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

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