Deputy Head of the Health Protection Directorate Unit, specialising in Finance and Procurement

Bern, Switzerland (and remote work) | 80-80% |

What you can contribute

• represent the head of staff for technical, organisational, strategic and personnel matters
• assume, together with the head of staff, the planning and management tasks of the directorate unit and co-lead financial controlling
• coordinate parliamentary affairs, oversee their content, deadlines and progress, and regularly inform the head of the directorate unit
• manage procurement and contracts, ensure the economic and legally compliant execution of procurements and subsidies, advise contract managers on public procurement law issues
• support and relieve the management team of the directorate unit in business management tasks and issues, collaborate on cross-cutting missions and files of the staff

What makes you unique

• degree from a university of applied sciences or higher education institution, preferably in business administration or an equivalent discipline; an advantage: knowledge of public procurement and experience in this field
• excellent ability to think and act analytically and systemically, with a business management perspective
• strong interest in political processes and health policy topics; ideally, experience in political or parliamentary affairs
• strong sense of responsibility, high commitment and cooperative spirit; ability to work independently and in a structured manner
• very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel; an advantage: knowledge of SAP software; active knowledge of two official languages and, if possible, passive knowledge of the third

In a few words

Thanks to your analytical approach and your interest in public policy and business management issues, you will play a key role in the planning and management of our directorate unit.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Commitment to health

We are competently committed at the national level to the health of the population and the healthcare system in Switzerland. We also collaborate within international networks. Our task is demanding, exciting; we accomplish it by relying on peer-to-peer exchanges. Our values? Commitment, open-mindedness and respect. If you are looking for meaningful work in diverse fields and in a dynamic and attractive environment, the FOPH is the place for you.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Chantal Kaiser +41 58 463 58 57

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