Hospital Director

Director of Hospitals Job Description As the Director of Hospitals, you contribute to the definition and development of the objectives of the General Directorate of Health (DGS) in health policy, ensuring its sustainability in a constantly evolving context. You pilot the cantonal system in the hospital sector, addressing the needs for hospital services, public subsidies for hospitals and clinics, including the Vaud University Hospital Center (CHUV), investments and construction projects, and negotiate within this framework with stakeholders in the socio-health sector and federal, cantonal, and municipal authorities. In your position, you propose developments for the X system, manage complex political dossiers for the DGS, participate in the handling of parliamentary matters, and support the department in your area of expertise. Responsibilities include contributing to the definition and development of the DGS in health policy, representing and championing the DGS's vision in public health while considering the political and social responsibilities of this position, respecting individuals' values and rights, actively contributing to parliamentary matters or any other related initiatives, creating a vision and goals for the entity in relation to the DGS, and setting priorities and action plans for the objectives. You will design and implement the cantonal hospital policy while considering cantonal constraints, assess needs for hospital services and general interest projects (PIG), define the necessary offer for identified needs, and support institutions facing demographic challenges. You will pilot and supervise the cantonal hospital system, comprising over 10 institutions including the CHUV, and monitor the management of hospitals. You will manage human and financial resources: defining processes, job descriptions, and work rules for your entity; recruiting, advising, supporting, and motivating your teams; and coordinating support commissions established by the DGS for hospitals facing specific challenges. You will also manage potential crises with hospital partners. To provide us with all the necessary elements for analyzing your application, please send, in addition to your CV, a cover letter and your work references and diplomas. For more information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact us via email. You may also submit your application in a single PDF file to: Write an email in a field related to the position (management of health institutions, public health, health economics, and management required). Minimum 10 years of professional experience in positions involving decision support at the level of team management and collaboration with multiple partners. Excellent knowledge of the X system and the Vaud region, particularly in hospital management and its financing, as well as in public operations and political processes. Methodological sensitivity and a deep understanding of the specific characteristics of the healthcare market. A global vision and sense of perspective, analytical and synthesis capabilities. Very good skills in self-management, good management of priorities, stress, and conflicts. Leadership, oversight, change management support. Excellent oral and written communication in French, good knowledge of German and English. WHO ARE WE? At the General Directorate of Health (DGS), we work to ensure that the entire Vaud population benefits from conditions conducive to health and quality solutions that respect rights and ethics, and for health professionals at the heart of responding to the evolving needs of public health. We anticipate needs and public health challenges. We define, plan, and finance the missions of actors and co-construct the devices of the X system and health promotion. We guarantee the availability and accessibility of resources and efficient services to promote health maintenance, treatment, and rehabilitation. We enhance the agility and capacity of public health policy and the X system. For more information, click here to visit our website. Why join Vaud? It offers a wide range of jobs and development opportunities. Working conditions prioritize equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to balancing professional and private life. To learn more about our benefits, visit our page. Location: Lausanne, Switzerland Apply before: immediately or to be agreed Salary scale: 16 Type of employment: Public law Work rate: 80%-100% Address: General Directorate of Health, Avenue des Casernes 2, Lausanne. jid2ccdd51aen jit0311aen jpiy26aen