Consultant Neonatologist

Vor 7 Stunden

lausanne, vaud, Schweiz Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Vollzeit

Contexte

CHUV is a leading university hospital in Switzerland, combining specialized medical care, education, and research. The Department of Neonatology is part of a multidisciplinary network that provides integrated care for the most complex perinatal and neonatal conditions.

The Clinic of Neonatology at CHUV provides comprehensive neonatal intensive care and specialized neonatal services for the canton of Vaud and beyond. As a tertiary referral center and university hospital, CHUV manages a broad spectrum of neonatal conditions, including extreme prematurity, neonatal respiratory failure, neurological disorders, congenital anomalies, and complex multisystem diseases with pre and postsurgical management.

The clinic works closely with maternity services, pediatric intensive care, pediatric surgery, cardiology, neurology, genetics, and maternal-fetal medicine to provide integrated, family-centered care. Clinical excellence is supported by active research programs and strong involvement in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.

Mission

You will join a team of eight experienced neonatologists , with expertise in neonatal neurology, nutrition, infectious diseases, hemodynamics, developmental follow-up, and neonatal resuscitation.

As a Consultant Neonatologist, you will:

Participate in the management of critically ill and high-risk newborns in the NICU and neonatal wards Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care Support family-integrated care and actively involve parents in the care of their infants Contribute to teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, and allied health professionals Participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation projects Take part in the consultant on-call rotations and neonatal transport activities as required.

Profil

We place particular emphasis on both personal and professional qualities, including teamwork, respect, adaptability, commitment to education and training, and the quality of relationships with families.

We are looking for a physician who:

Is board-certified (or equivalent) in Pediatrics with subspecialty training in Neonatology, with the practical competencies expected of an independent neonatologist Holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or an equivalent medical qualification Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and expertise in neonatal intensive care Adapts easily to changing clinical priorities and thrives in a complex healthcare environment Remains calm and effective in high-pressure situations and makes sound decisions when facing clinical challenges. Works collaboratively and respectfully within multidisciplinary teams Communicates clearly and empathetically with families and colleagues Is committed to family-centered care and recognizes parents as essential partners in the care of their infant Is committed to lifelong learning, teaching, mentorship, and professional development Has a strong interest in research, innovation, and advancing neonatal care Has a good command of French (C1-C2 level).

Particular importance will be given to personal qualities, including teamwork, professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

We look forward to welcoming a physician to our team who is eager to make an active contribution to the development of neonatology at CHUV.

Nous offrons

The opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team where the infant and family are at the center of care A highly stimulating academic environment with strong opportunities for clinical and translational research A rewarding position combining clinical care, teaching, supervision, and research activities Modern neonatal facilities promoting family-integrated and developmental care Collaboration with leading specialists across pediatrics, obstetrics, surgery, imaging, and intensive care Ongoing professional development and access to cutting-edge neonatal technologies and practices.

To become an employee of the world-famous University Hospital Center from the Canton of Vaud is an assurance of:

First-rate social benefits such as a Paternity Leave of 20 days and a Maternity Leave of 4 months (there is also the possibility to obtain a complementary breastfeeding leave of 1 month) Regular salary progression adapted to your responsibilities A 13th salary and 25 days of vacations per year A right to at least three days of training per year, by accessing a wide offer of