Head Dietitian at the Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism Department

About the job

Medical-technical

Head Dietitian at the Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism Department

The Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism Department is seeking a head dietitian at a workload between 80% - 100%, for an indefinite duration. The starting date is scheduled for 1 October 2026.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research and education.

Attached to the CHUV Department of Medicine, the Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism Department specialises in endocrinology, diabetes, lipids, obesity as well as eating behaviour and nutrition disorders. Our approach is multidisciplinary, patient-centred, with cutting-edge clinical practice based on the latest advances in medical research.

The CHUV dietitian team carries out activities in all specialties of the institution's various departments (several sites).

Mission

• You ensure efficient and safe patient care in clinical nutrition
• You are responsible for the quality of the dietary care provided
• You lead the team of 3 head dietitians of transversal units (adult clinical nutrition, paediatric nutrition and outpatient consultation), as well as the coordination of these three areas
• You ensure the forward management of resources and means (staff, premises, equipment, projects)
• You lead and participate in teaching and training projects
• You lead and participate in development and research projects
• You actively participate in the malnutrition commission
• You represent the dietitian team to the Department Management and external bodies
• You promote clinical nutrition and ensure respect for institutional values and the charter.

Profile

• You hold a Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Nutrition and Dietetics or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Swiss Red Cross

You have confirmed clinical experience in nutrition

You have several years of successful experience in team management

You demonstrate recognised leadership, strategic vision and the ability to support organisational change

You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy networking with multiple partners

You are proficient with common IT tools and the electronic patient record (Soarian)

• You have perfect command of French
• English proficiency is an asset.

Depending on the candidate's profile, the salary scale will be between level 12 and 13.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave) and 20 days paternity leave
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of holiday per year
• A minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. Peter KOPP, Acting Head of Department, peter.kopp@chuv.ch

As all our applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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