The Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) and the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)

are seeking applications for the position of

Head of the Division of Cardiology at the Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino of Lugano; Full Professor of Cardiology at the Università della Svizzera italiana (100%)

The successful applicant will hold the positions of:

• Head, Division of cardiology at the Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino of Lugano
• Full Professor of Cardiology at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Università della Svizzera italiana, with responsibility for organizing the theoretical and clinical teaching of cardiology as part of the training programs in human medicine.

Essential criteria

• postgraduate qualification in cardiology in accordance with Art. 20 and 21 of the Federal Law on University Medical Professions (LPMed). For foreign qualifications, Mebeko recognition is required before starting work at the EOC;
• established and proven general cardiology background with strong knowledge in the various fields of modern cardiology and preferably additional expertise in a specialised instrumental field, acquired at least in a cadre doctor role at a university or a cantonal hospital or equivalent foreign institution;
• academic qualification to teach cardiology at a Swiss or foreign university;
• strong and proven leadership with the ability to influence the strategic development of Southern Switzerland;
• solid and proven experience in the clinical management of an acute reference hospital;
• ability to manage quality and clinical governance programs for the Service's medical staff;
• willingness to collaborate with a proven team of physicians active in the various fields of cardiology, both at the Lugano site and at the other EOC sites, in order to continue its development and maintain its clinical excellence;
• willingness to promote a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team culture aimed at improving patient management and patient care;
• solid and proven experience in the management of a hospital service and commitment to actively contribute and support the achievement of the objectives of the hospital as a whole (finance, resources, organisation, projects);
• commitment and ability to foster and strengthen the collaboration with local doctors;
• commitment to develop training program that foster the academic progression of staff members, ensuring continuity with the activities already developed;
• solid teaching activity in the field of pre-graduate and post-graduate training in the field of cardiology;
• experience in conducting a research program (clinical, translational and/or fundamental) and in obtaining research funding (including competitive grants), with a track record of quality scientific publications on the specific topics of the call;
• willingness to collaborate with members of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Università della Svizzera italiana in the definition and implementation of study paths and the development of research within the Faculty;
• interest and motivation to promote projects and positions related to the concept of equal opportunities;
• excellent knowledge of Italian and English and ideally one other national language.
• the opportunity to join a solid and experienced staff;
• the role of head of the division of cardiology at the Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino of Lugano;
• the appointment as full professor in accordance with the University Statute and inclusion in the dynamic Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of USI;
• active participation in the Master's in human medicine of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of USI.

The conditions of appointment are outlined in the recruitment policy for EOC staff and physicians and, for the academic part, in the Terms of Reference and Regulations on the general working conditions of academic staff at USI.

USI and EOC aspire to be an exemplary university and employer, ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. As an institution that promotes diversity and inclusion, USI encourages applications from women and all people belonging to underrepresented categories.

Applications, in electronic format, complete with curriculum vitae and copies of study and work certificates, and 3 or 4 names of references, must be uploaded on the dedicated platform, at the following address: http://www.eoc.ch/Offerte-lavoro.html by 19.11.2024. Incomplete applications, received at other addresses, in paper format or after the deadline, will not be accepted.

For further information, please contact:

Clinical matters:

Prof. Dr. med. Paolo Ferrari, Chief Medical Officer - Direzione generale, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (Phone +41 91 811 13 14).

Academic matters:

Prof. Dr. med. Giovanni Pedrazzini, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana (Phone +41 58 666 49 00).