Head of Hospital Planning

• 17 July 2026 • 60 - 70% • Indefinite duration • Fribourg Would you like to contribute to the development of the canton of Fribourg, have a public service spirit, and are looking for a varied position that makes sense? At l-Etat de Fribourg, you will work for the largest employer in the canton. Listening, dynamic and future-oriented, the cantonal administration, and its establishments, are at the service of the Fribourg population. Head of Hospital Planning Only applications received via the portal of l-Etat will be considered.   Who are we? Le Service de la santé publique (SSP) identifies the needs of the population in terms of health and ensures an adequate offering and access to care for everyone. The SSP ensures the quality and safety of services and an affordable and sustainable health system. It is also responsible for health promotion and prevention.   Why join us? We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that makes the strength of l-Etat de Fribourg. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link.   Your mission Within our cantonal administration, we are looking for a Head of Hospital Planning. In this strategic function, you contribute to guaranteeing a quality, accessible, efficient hospital care offering adapted to the needs of the population. You lead the cantonal hospital planning in collaboration with health establishments, authorities and partners of the health system. You have an excellent knowledge of current issues in terms of public health and hospital policy.  Your activities • Develop, implement and update the cantonal hospital planning in accordance with the federal and cantonal legal framework • Analyze hospital care needs based on demographic, epidemiological, economic and activity data • Analyze the compliance of inpatient services provided by hospital establishments in relation to mandates • Ensure monitoring of the evolution of the care offering, the quality of services and their adequacy to the needs of the population • Conduct procedures relating to the cantonal hospital list and the attribution of service mandates • Advise cantonal authorities on strategic questions related to the organization of hospital care • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects in the field of health policy Desired profile • Master's in economic sciences or any other training deemed equivalent • Training in project management would be an asset • Professional practice in project management  • Knowledge of the functioning of a public administration as well as the Swiss health system and its financing • Analytical and synthesis skills, overview vision • Ability to lead projects and manage relationships with partners • Adaptability, flexibility • Excellent writing skills • Perfect command of French or German with good knowledge of the partner language Contact details of contact persons Sabina di Stefano Piller, deputy head of department, T +41 26 305 29 11