Cantonal Doctor 80% to 100%

The Service de la santé publique (SCSP) is looking for

Cantonal Doctor 80% to 100%
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The team of the cantonal doctor is attached to the SCSP.
The cantonal doctor, 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
Within the SCSP, you lead a team specialized in public health medical issues, providing technical and medico-nursing expertise to the various offices of the service.
You embody the medical authority linked to the function of cantonal doctor, ensuring the protection of the population's health and steering the sovereign missions of the State in this field.
At the head of a multidisciplinary team, you coordinate the activities of the office, notably regarding the fight against communicable diseases and the protection of vulnerable populations.
You actively contribute to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the cantonal public health strategy.
Finally, you participate, at the national level, in public health works and strategies.

Your profile
You hold a medical degree recognized in Switzerland (according to the LPMéd), as well as a federal or foreign postgraduate title that is also recognized.
You have completed your path with postgraduate training in public health and benefit from proven experience in the fight against communicable diseases.
Recognized for your skills in team management and crisis management, you demonstrate ease in communication both orally and in writing in French.

Place of work: Neuchâtel
Application deadline: 25 October 2026
Salary: Class 15
Start of activity: 1 May 2027

Additional information
M. Vincent Huguenin-Dumittan, head of the SCSP, by email: vincent.huguenin-dumittan@ne.ch

👉 Working for the canton

• This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
• Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.

We offer you for this position

• The opportunity to join a large-scale and influential institution on society.
• The possibility to commit to the future of your canton.
• Participation in stimulating and impactful projects.