Legal Officer in Charge of the Registry of the Patient Complaints Review Commission

According to the Public Health Act (LSP), the Patient Complaints Review Commission, for patients, residents or users of healthcare and socio-educational institutions (COP), is tasked with ensuring respect for the rights of patients and residents and handling complaints related to care provided by health professionals as well as by healthcare institutions concerning violations of personal rights.

As the person responsible for the registry of the COP, your mission is to oversee and organise the registry to ensure the judicial functioning of the COP.

• Oversee the management of the registry to guarantee its judicial operation
• Define the organisation of the registry, processes, specifications and working rules
• Develop and ensure administrative simplification and optimisation of the registry’s processes and tools
• Analyse the cases processed, document, consolidate and summarise them for the commission members
• Draft preliminary opinions, decisions, letters and determinations
• Assist commission members in the processing of cases
• Ensure the legal compliance of projects submitted to the commission
• Assist commission members in the processing of cases
• Conduct legal research, draft legal opinions, participate in working groups
• Represent the registry with internal and external partners.

For further information, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact Ms Céline Amy, Human Resources Advisor, by email at celine.amy@vd.ch .

• Master’s degree in law or equivalent qualification
• Training in health law preferred
• Bar admission preferred
• Management training and experience in team management
• Professional experience, preferably in a registry, law firm or relevant legal field
• Excellent analytical and summarising skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Good oral skills: ability to simplify technical information
• Sense of responsibility and public service ethics
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Good listening and communication skills

To provide all necessary elements for the assessment of your application, please send us in a single PDF file, in addition to your CV, a cover letter as well as your work certificates and diplomas.

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