Kanton Zürich
Regensdorf
Doctor Medical Service 50%
- 20 October 2026
- 50%
- Regensdorf
Job summary
Join our team in providing essential medical care in correctional facilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on individuals' health.
Tasks
- Ensure medical care aligns with legal standards for inmates' health.
- Conduct regular check-ups and provide urgent care when needed.
- Collaborate with a diverse team to maintain high medical quality.
Skills
- Medical degree with at least three years experience required.
- Fluent in German; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse clientele.
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About the job
We do what works.
Correctional Services and Reintegration
50%
Starting immediately or by arrangement
Doctor Medical Service
For the medical care at our locations (exact location(s) by arrangement) we are looking for a committed medical professional who ensures location-specific care.
As part of the Medical Service, the Medical Department includes doctors, medical practice assistants, and nursing professionals. It conducts medical assessments and consultations, makes diagnoses, prescribes and monitors therapies, and coordinates external treatments if necessary.
As part of the Medical Service, the Medical Department includes doctors, medical practice assistants, and nursing professionals. It conducts medical assessments and consultations, makes diagnoses, prescribes and monitors therapies, and coordinates external treatments if necessary.
This is what you will achieve with us
- You are responsible for implementing medical guidelines at the Regensdorf location and ensure medical care for the incarcerated persons according to the equivalence principle
- In your regular medical consultations, you diagnose and treat the incarcerated and provide initial medical care in urgent situations
- You participate in case discussions and work closely with the medical site management as well as representatives of other professional groups, with clearly defined task distribution and interfaces
- You ensure the quality of medical care, promote compliance with medical standards, and implement preventive measures to maintain the health of the incarcerated persons
- You prepare medical reports, record services, and document treatments according to legal requirements
This is what you bring with you
- You have completed your medical studies and ideally have specialist training in General Internal Medicine. Additional experience in psychiatry, addiction medicine, or emergency medicine is an advantage
- You have at least three years of professional experience at a recognised training institution in Switzerland
- You hold a valid medical practice licence as a doctor in the canton of Zurich and have an impeccable reputation. You are also willing to work in shift duty (on-call)
- Negotiation-level German language skills are required for this position; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage
- Very good MS Office skills and willingness to familiarise yourself with new health information systems
- You have high social competence in dealing with the specific clientele and experience in interprofessional collaboration
Your contact
Any questions?
Franziska Saissi
Medical Director Medical Service
043 258 35 90
Medical Director Medical Service
043 258 35 90
Recruiting Team
Recruitment & Assessment
043 257 58 73
Recruitment & Assessment
043 257 58 73
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
About us
The Medical Service is one of eight main departments of JuWe and is responsible as a central organisation for the medical-somatic basic care of all incarcerated persons in the institutions of the canton of Zurich. With around 90 employees, it ensures medical care from initial assessment through treatments to emergency care and supports incarcerated persons in daily health matters.
We as employees of the Medical Service work interdisciplinarily and contribute with expertise and commitment to a stable health situation of the incarcerated persons.
With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the execution of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
We as employees of the Medical Service work interdisciplinarily and contribute with expertise and commitment to a stable health situation of the incarcerated persons.
With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the execution of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
We offer…
Fair salaries
Scope for creativity
Good social benefits (pension fund)
Your application process
Pre-selection
Online assessment
Initial interview (on site)
Meet the team on trial day
Final decision
