Scientific Collaborator with Digital Expertise in the Health Sector

Bern, Switzerland (and remote work) | 80-100% |

What you can contribute

• Technically lead the design and implementation of priority use cases and business services to establish the Swiss Health Data Space, in close collaboration with the DigiSanté team and industry stakeholders
• Identify technical issues in the health sector, focusing on service providers, insurers, national and cantonal authorities, and the research community, and based on this, develop solutions that enable seamless end-to-end data flow exchange without media disruption
• Develop binding guidelines (directives and requirements) that make data exchange interoperable and automated, also covering the fundamental design of interfaces
• Represent topics within internal and external specialised committees, prepare and facilitate workshops, ensure knowledge transfer, and manage lateral coordination in interdisciplinary projects and stakeholder relations
• Participate in drafting proposals to the Federal Council and prepare briefing notes and internal summaries for the DigiSanté bodies, the General Secretariat of the Federal Department of Home Affairs, the Federal Council, and Parliament

What makes you unique

• Deep understanding of processes and data flows in the Swiss health system and experience collaborating with relevant stakeholders, especially in service provision and billing
• Proven professional experience, ideally at least seven years, in designing and implementing interoperable health data solutions, knowledge of relevant topics concerning data, architecture, and governance, and the ability to translate technical requirements into viable specifications, use cases, and actionable business services
• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework of the Swiss health system, particularly regarding data protection and secondary use
• Ability to think analytically, structurally, and systemically, to transform complex specialised and technical issues into applicable strategies, and to develop results that support decision-making
• A degree from a university of applied sciences, preferably in health sciences, computer science, business informatics, public management, political science, social sciences, or a comparable discipline
• Strong communication skills both oral and written, ability to speak confidently in specialised committees and to navigate demanding contexts related to political environments and stakeholders with ease
• Good active knowledge of a second official language and good oral and written English skills

In a few words

In this position, you will be responsible within the DigiSanté programme for the fundamental design, implementation, and operation of a Swiss Health Data Space, encompassing data related to treatments, billing, and services of authorities, and enabling responsible secondary use. This varied role requires extensive experience with processes and data flows in the health system, solid knowledge of health data and medical informatics, and focused, efficiency-oriented work.

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, allowing us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Workplace health We support 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 health 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, openness, and respect. If you are looking for meaningful work in varied fields and a dynamic and attractive environment, the FOPH is the place for you.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Katrin Crameri +41 58 464 90 62

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