Internal Medicine Physician in Infection Prevention and Control - 100%

Company Description ##

With more than 12,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève are a reference institution at the national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking here.

The Medical Direction and Quality has the mission of guaranteeing the quality and safety of the medical services offered by the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève. The Service prévention et contrôle de l-infection (SPCI) has the mission of controlling and preventing infections and reservoirs of resistant microorganisms in the hospital environment. The department consists of a team of clinical specialist nurses (ISC), infectious disease physicians with clinical and research functions, students and doctoral students, epidemiologists, and IT specialists. The service is also a collaboration center with the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the control of antibiotic resistance and the prevention of nosocomial infections.

Job Description ##

As part of your training in infectious diseases, you will join the SPCI with a view to obtaining the diploma of advanced training in PCI, certified by the ISFM. The training focuses in particular on epidemiology, microbiology and more specifically antibiotic resistance, environmental hygiene, disinfection/sterilization and risk management and behavioral sciences (https://siwf.ch/files/pdf26/infektionspraeventionversioninternet_f.pdf).

Within the SPCI, you will participate in various consultation activities with patients as well as professional, logistical, and operational teams. You will also contribute to epidemiological surveillance activities and care practices, notably through the monitoring of multi-resistant micro-organisms and sporadic, epidemic, or endemic infection events associated with care. The position also includes participation in training and teaching activities, including the training of new HUG employees and the facilitation of thematic workshops. Finally, you will be associated with the promotion and research activities of the SPCI. In this capacity, you will have the opportunity to participate in the observational and interventional clinical studies currently underway within the department.

As part of your core activity, you will be required to contribute significantly to the national project for the surveillance and prevention of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), in collaboration with other Swiss hospitals and in particular Swissnoso as well as the Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP). This activity includes tasks of coordination, team management, research, communication and implementation of surveillance and prevention modules at local and national levels.

Evolving in a stimulating and demanding university environment, within a multidisciplinary team, you will participate in the supervision of interns, students, and doctoral students. You will be supervised by the chief physician and the assistant physicians of the department and you will collaborate closely with the ISC team, physicians, as well as scientific collaborators.

Qualifications ##

You hold a federal medical diploma or have training deemed equivalent and recognized by the Medical Professions Commission of the Federal Office of Public Health (MEBEKO). You already hold the FMH in infectious diseases or are currently in training towards obtaining it. You benefit from previous experience in general internal medicine or already hold an FMH in general internal medicine.

You are motivated, flexible, and autonomous, while enjoying working in a multidisciplinary team.

You have perfect mastery of the French language (for non-French speaking persons, a C1 spoken and written French level is required) and an excellent ability for written and oral expression. Very good knowledge of English is also indispensable and mastery of another national language constitutes an asset.

You have solid foundations in clinical epidemiology and/or public health, and good knowledge in the use of statistical software (e.g., R, STATA). Skills in scientific writing, complemented by publications in international journals, represent an asset.

Additional Information ##

• Start date: 01.11.2027
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 100%
• Function class: 20
• Contract: 24-month CDD
• Application deadline: 02.11.2026
• Information request: [email protected]

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of the diplomas and certificates required for the position and the 2 most recent work certificates.

This announcement is addressed to women and men alike.

Wishing to commit to the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Office cantonal de l'emploi.

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