Chief Physician of the Radiology Department 80-100% / Head of Department Radiology 80-100%

About the job

In anticipation of the retirement of the current post holder, the Medical Directorate of the Fribourg hospital is looking for a

Chief Physician of the Radiology Department
80-100%

Your mission:

• Ensure the leadership and development of the Radiology Department
• Collaborate with the outpatient and inpatient services of the HFR that refer patients
• Supervise and participate in the training of senior consultants, assistant doctors in training including those rotating within the Department, and medical candidates
• Participate in the teaching of medical students (Bachelor and Master) at the University of Fribourg and other radiology teaching missions with the Fribourg outpatient network

Your profile:

• Hold an ISFM specialist title in radiology (or considered equivalent)
• Have extensive clinical experience covering all aspects of radiology with a subspecialisation
• Hold a university title (at least Privat-docent) or be on track to obtain it quickly
• Research experience and management of research funds is desirable
• Fluency in French or German with good knowledge of the other language (minimum level B2)
• Proven leadership, management and guidance experience as a senior physician in a university or significant regional hospital; management training would be an advantage
• Solid teaching experience at pre- and postgraduate levels
• Excellent communication, integration and collaboration skills within an interprofessional team, as well as with other HFR professionals and practising doctors
• Communicative and committed personality

Start date: 1st November 2027 or date to be agreed

Information: Prof. V. Ribordy, Chief Physician of the Emergency Department, Chair of the Nomination Committee Tel.: +41 26 306 30 65

Application deadline: 7 June 2026

Ref.: HFR-M-262001

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In view of the retirement of the current post holder, the Medical Directorate of the Fribourg hospital is seeking a

Head of Department Radiology
80–100 %

Tasks

• You ensure the leadership and further development of the Radiology Department.
• You collaborate with the outpatient and inpatient departments of the HFR as well as with the Fribourg outpatient network that refer patients to the Radiology Department.
• You supervise senior consultants, assistant doctors in training (including those rotating within the Department) as well as junior assistants and participate in their training.
• You contribute to the teaching of medical students (Bachelor and Master level) at the University of Fribourg.

Profile

• SIWF specialist title in Radiology or equivalent qualification
• Comprehensive clinical experience covering all areas of radiology, with subspecialisation
• Academic title (at least Privatdozent/in) or in the process of obtaining it promptly
• Experience in research and management of research funds is an advantage
• German or French with excellent knowledge of the other language (min. level B2)

• Proven leadership and management experience in a senior medical position in a university hospital or a significant regional hospital, management training is an advantage

• Extensive teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork and ability to integrate into an interprofessional team and collaborate with other HFR professionals as well as with practising doctors
• Communicative and committed personality

Start date: 1 November 2027 or by agreement

Information: Prof. Dr. med. V. Ribordy, Chief Physician of the Emergency Department, Chair of the Nomination Committee, T 026 306 30 65

Application deadline: 7 June 2026

Ref.: HFR-M-262001