Cantonal physician with management of the medical services department

• 17 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Herisau

Personnel, organizational and financial management of the medical services department with 6 employees Management of the department including the areas of the cantonal medical service for the two Appenzells, the authorization and supervision of health professionals and institutions, the control of medicines as well as the cantonal dental service Development, coordination and management of projects as well as elaboration of draft decisions for the Council of State Participation in specialized commissions and conferences Execution of federal and cantonal legal tasks in the field of communicable diseases Issuance of authorizations for coverage for out-of-canton hospitalizations according to the health insurance law Issuance of authorizations for substitution treatments and execution of the narcotics law Professional support of cantonal planning in the health field Supervision of the school medical service

Completed medical studies with specialist title and several years of professional experience Assured and adapted presentation at different levels with strong social and leadership skills Knowledge of public law, the Swiss health system and the sanitary landscape of Eastern Switzerland Experience in public administration as well as qualification in the field of public health an asset Pleasure in dealing with political issues Experience in project management with different actors Conceptual abilities, creativity and solution-oriented approach to work

Meaningful, exciting and varied field of activity at the interface of public health, authorities and politics High degree of autonomy with personal responsibility and short decision-making paths Committed and motivated team