République et Canton de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
12 hours ago
Cantonal Doctor 80% to 100%
- 08 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Neuchâtel
Job summary
Join the Neuchâtel team as a public health doctor, influencing society. Engage in impactful projects while contributing to your canton’s future.
Tasks
- Lead a multidisciplinary team addressing public health issues.
- Ensure surveillance and control of medical practices in the region.
- Develop and evaluate the canton’s public health strategy.
Skills
- Recognized medical degree in Switzerland and postgraduate training required.
- Strong team management and crisis response skills essential.
- Fluent communication skills in French, both spoken and written.
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About the job
Cantonal doctor 80% to 100%
- SCSP128
- The cantonal doctor team is attached to the SCSP.
The cantonal doctor, as well as their team, are responsible for managing all medical issues related to public health. In this capacity, their missions notably include: the control and monitoring of the practice of medical professions, the prevention and fight against communicable diseases, as well as support and advice to health institutions regarding infection control. The team also monitors the health status of health institutions and detention facilities, as well as the respect of patients' rights.
Within the SCSP, you lead a team specialized in public health medical issues, providing technical and medical-nursing expertise to the various offices of the service.
You embody the medical authority linked to the role of cantonal doctor, ensuring the protection of the population's health and managing the state's sovereign missions in this area.
Heading a multidisciplinary team, you coordinate the office's activities, particularly in the fight against communicable diseases and the protection of vulnerable populations.
You actively contribute to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the cantonal public health strategy.
Finally, you participate at the national level in public health work and strategies.
You hold a medical degree recognized in Switzerland (according to the LPMéd), as well as a federal or foreign postgraduate title also recognized.
You have completed your training with postgraduate education in public health and have proven experience in combating communicable diseases.
Recognized for your skills in team management and crisis management, you demonstrate ease in communication both orally and in writing in French.
- Neuchâtel
- May 1, 2027
- May 3, 2026
- Mr. Vincent Huguenin-Dumittan, head of SCSP, by email: vincent.huguenin-dumittan@ne.ch
- Class 15
- The opportunity to join a large and influential institution in society.
- The possibility to commit to the future of your canton.
- Participation in stimulating and impactful projects.
This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
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