Kantonale Verwaltung Schwyz
Schwyz
Deputy Cantonal Medical Officer
- 28 July 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Schwyz
About the job
Are you looking for a meaningful role in the heart of Switzerland - amidst impressive nature and recreational areas? Do you desire a varied and challenging position with short decision-making paths? Would you like to make a difference with your work and contribute genuinely to the well-being of the population? Then you are exactly right with us.
Deputy Cantonal Medical Officer
What we offer you
- Flexibility Flexible working hours with compensation options and, depending on the area, home office.
- Holidays & Public Holidays Enjoy 25-30 days of holiday depending on age plus at least 15.5 paid public holidays per year.
- Further Education Diverse internal training opportunities as well as support for external training and further education.
- Mobility Receive a half-fare travelcard from the SBB from a workload of 50% and an employment of one year or longer.
- Pension Pension fund with very good benefits and optional choice plans for additional savings contributions.
- Mobile Phone Monthly mobile phone allowance of up to CHF 40.- plus attractive discounts on subscriptions and devices.
- Family Additional family allowance of up to CHF 200.- per month alongside the cantonal child and education allowances.
- Health Ergonomic workplaces as well as sports and exercise offers.
What you can achieve
- Deputising and supporting the Cantonal Medical Officer
- Enforcement of relevant laws and regulations (EpG, BetmG, GesG, KVG, among others)
- Professional advice in securing outpatient and inpatient medical care
- Participation in projects of the cantonal medical service
- Representation of the Cantonal Medical Service in expert committees and working groups
What distinguishes you
- Completed medical studies with further training title, preferably in Public Health, Preventive Medicine or a relevant specialty and/or
- Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or strong interest in Public Health topics
- Several years of practical experience as a physician
- Sound knowledge of the Swiss healthcare system as well as relevant legislation and its implementation
- Understanding and interest in medical, health economic, legal and political issues
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- High social competence as well as ability to collaborate interdisciplinarily with different stakeholders
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form
Your new employer
The approximately 2300 employees in the Canton of Schwyz take care of the concerns of the population and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the Canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfil their responsible mandate in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
Your contacts
Do you have questions about the position? Dr med Sita Hegner, Deputy Cantonal Medical Officer, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 16 95.
Do you have questions about the application process? Judith Schelbert, Head of Human Resources, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 17 19.
