Scientific Associate at 70%

The Service de la santé publique (SCSP) - Office de la promotion de la santé et de la prévention (OPSP) is looking for a

Scientific Associate at 70%
SCSP137

The OPSP is responsible for developing and steering the cantonal health promotion strategy and the resulting actions in the canton of Neuchâtel, as well as coordinating them with municipalities and field partners. It acts on all stages of life, in various fields such as nutrition, physical activity, addictions, mental, sexual or school health.

Your missions
You are primarily responsible for the design and implementation of health promotion projects within the office, aiming notably at strengthening health competencies and raising awareness among the Neuchâtel population regarding the issues of health promotion and prevention.
In your field of competence, you participate in networking activities and the organization of the office's events.
You prepare, analyze and synthesize files in order to support the head of the office in strategic and operational tasks in your areas of activity and you participate in the drafting of position papers, reports, and responses to parliamentary interventions.

Your profile
With a university degree (bachelor or master) in the field of social sciences or health, you have developed skills in social marketing and project management is no secret to you.
At ease in an activity requiring autonomy, as well as in teamwork, you master oral and written communication.
You have good knowledge of public policies and/or working within a public administration.

Workplace: Neuchâtel
Application deadline: 27 septembre 2026
Salary: Classe 10
Start of activity: To be agreed

Additional information
Mme Cécilia Bandelier, HR manager, tel. 032 889 52 56

👉 Working for the canton
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person, regardless of their origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.

We offer you for this position

• A motivating and meaningful challenge.
• The possibility to commit to the future of your canton.
• The possibility to develop creative solutions to the great challenges of our time.