Head of Health and Social Affairs (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether it be education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. With our purposeful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people. To complement our team and in the course of the expansion of the Regionalgefängnis Altstätten with its opening in February 2028, we are looking for a Head of Health and Social Affairs (m/f/d) as of 1 February 2027 or by arrangement * A responsible, varied leadership position with three subordinate specialist departments * Purposeful, interdisciplinary cooperation with internal and external partners in a demanding environment * As a member of the prison management, the opportunity to help shape the future of the Regionalgefängnis * A functioning prison with upcoming growth to three times the size, built according to modern standards * Completed training in Sozialarbeit HF/FH or Pflege HF/FH or equivalent training * Many years of professional experience and several years of leadership experience * In addition to your specialist knowledge, you bring a large portion of desire to shape and a doer mentality * High flexibility, resilience and stress resistance as well as risk-oriented thinking and responsible action * An environment characterized by trust and openness, supported by a modern infrastructure * Varied and demanding activity in an exciting, socially relevant field of topics * Modern employment conditions and the possibility for personal and professional education and training For further information, Silvio Fausch, Co-Leiter Gefängnis, Telefon , is at your disposal. You can find info about the institution at: [Regionalgefängnis Altstätten |](< >) j4id10435627jm j4it1042jm j4iy26jm