Deputy Cantonal Physician at 80%

Ref 2590117 | Date: 9 Nov 2026 État de Neuchâtel Deputy cantonal physician at 80% SCSP139Service de la santé publique (SCSP) The cantonal physician's team is attached to the SCSP. The cantonal physician, as well as their team, ensures the management of all medical issues related to public health. In this capacity, their missions notably cover: the control and supervision 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 sanitary status of health institutions and detention facilities, as well as respect for patient rights. Your missions Upon delegation from the cantonal physician, you exercise public health supervision, mainly in the following areas: * the practice of health professions subject to authorization (with the exception of pharmacists and druggists); * health institutions, notably nursing homes (EMS) and detention facilities; * communicable diseases, with telephone on-call duties alternating with the cantonal physician; * vaccination activities. Beyond this supervision, you supervise the support provided to health institutions in the control of healthcare-associated infections, while ensuring respect for patient rights. Furthermore, you draft decisions on requests for financial participation by the State in the cost of hospital treatments provided outside the canton and grant authorizations for treatments based on narcotics. You advise the management as well as other entities of the service on matters within the competence of the cantonal physician, and respond to external requests on this subject. All departments, starting with the one in charge of health, also benefit from your medical and sanitary expertise. Finally, you lead projects or collaborate in their management, notably within the framework of the implementation of cantonal public health policy. Your profile You hold a medical degree and a federal or foreign postgraduate title, both recognized in Switzerland (according to the LPMéd). Postgraduate training in public health and proven experience in the fight against communicable diseases complement your career. Recognized for your skills in team and crisis management, you communicate with ease in French, both orally and in writing. We offer you * The opportunity to join a major institution that is influential on society. * The possibility to commit to the future of your canton. * Participation in stimulating and impactful projects. Information M. Laurent Kaufmann, cantonal physician, tel. [Travailler à l'État](< >) Job sharing possible.* *Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions. Application deadline: 30 November 2026 Salary: Class 13 Start of activity: 1 February 2027 jpid1405d49jm jpit1146jm jpiy26jm