Chief Medical Officer — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 532 days ago
Full description
In brief
Ready to experience medicine in a new way? As Chief Medical Officer with SWISSCOY, you will combine medical expertise with international cooperation. You will take on responsibility as part of peace support operations, play an active role in shaping day-to-day medical work and gain valuable experience – far removed from traditional hospital structures. Whether you are currently advancing your career or are nearing a well-deserved conclusion, this experience will enrich you professionally and personally.
- Start date: to be agreed
- Employment type: fixed-term
- Reference no.: JRQ$540-14706
- Work location: Pristina, Kosovo
What you can contribute
- Assume responsibility and lead the Swiss Medical Center at the Kosovo Force (KFOR) headquarters in Pristina, as well as a dedicated medical team
- Provide medical care to members of the Swiss contingent, from general diagnostics through emergency care, and make decisions about further treatment steps
- Advise the national contingent commander on medical matters and work closely with international partners, particularly Austria
- Accompany specialist teams such as EOD units (explosive ordnance experts) and ensure medical support
- Further develop SWISSCOY's health management and train team members and military personnel
What makes you unique
- Completed medical degree with a specialist qualification (e.g. anaesthesiology, general internal medicine, internal medicine, surgery, etc.); experience in military medicine or emergency medicine is an advantage
- People without basic military training will receive training appropriate to the role
- Decisive, flexible and able to keep a cool head in order to work precisely and in a solution-oriented manner even under pressure
- Category B driving licence
- German language skills at least at B2 level and English at C1 level to communicate efficiently with international partners and local teams
What we offer
- Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
- Diversity in practice Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and contribute different perspectives.
- Health at work We support and advise our employees on physical and mental health.
Sven Zillner Administrative Officer I1 +41 58 467 58 58
Your commitment to security and freedom The SWISSINT Competence Center is the Swiss Armed Forces' national operational command for military peace support and is responsible for the planning, provision and national command of all Swiss military contingents and individual personnel assigned to the Armed Forces' peace support mandate.
Additional information
You can find all further information about applying and the required application documents at: www.peacekeeping.ch/bewerbung or get a more detailed picture of the position here. A fundamental requirement for receiving a deployment contract is successfully completing the mission-specific training at the SWISSINT site in Stans-Oberdorf.
Women are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. We therefore particularly welcome their applications.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Bern is CHF 115'000 - 160'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Swiss Armed Forces (VTG). The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer?
This listing is a full-time and part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Bern's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)'s original listing at jobs.admin.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
