Addiction officer / Addiction officer (m/f/d) — Kanton St. Gallen
- Location
- St. Gallen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Role overview
With its four offices and five services and its approximately 200 employees, the Department of Health provides for the protection, promotion and preservation of human and animal health.
This includes ensuring high-quality basic medical care thanks to optimal hospital planning in the field of acute somatics and psychiatry, health prevention and consumer protection and veterinary services.
The Cantonal Medical Office advises the departmental management, the Department of Health and other departments on health and disease issues.
- With its four offices and five services and its approximately 200 employees, the Department of Health provides for the protection, promotion and preservation of human and animal health.
- This includes ensuring high-quality basic medical care thanks to optimal hospital planning in the field of acute somatics and psychiatry, health prevention and consumer protection and veterinary services.
Application process
- Application via the official job portal of the Canton of St.
- Gallen (https://www.sg.ch/ueber-den-kanton-st-gallen/employer-canton-stgallen/job portal.html)
Additional details
- In the area of addiction, the addiction policy based on the federal four-pillar model is implemented at the cantonal level and is also responsible for the administration of the alcohol tenth.
- Advising the Department of Health on issues relating to addiction Processing of parliamentary proposals Information on thematic issues
- Administrative and financial management of the alcohol tenth and the tax on gambling What sets it apart:
- Master in Social Sciences (Social Work or Education) or in Psychology, Health Science, Health Promotion and Prevention Sound knowledge of addiction and health
- Interest in health policy processes and public health as well as good knowledge of health care Safe and communicative appearance
- Knowledge of foreign languages (English, French) is advantageous
- Self-employed work in an exciting professional and political environment Good training and support Working in a competent and motivated team
- Attractive workplace in a central location in the city of St.Gallen
Notes and original content
- What to expect:
- Advising the Department of Health on issues relating to addiction
- Processing of parliamentary proposals
- Information on thematic issues
- Administrative and financial management of the alcohol tenth and the tax on gambling
- What sets it apart:
- Master in Social Sciences (Social Work or Education) or in Psychology, Health Science, Health Promotion and Prevention
- Sound knowledge of addiction and health
- Interest in health policy processes and public health as well as good knowledge of health care
- Safe and communicative appearance
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton St. Gallen offer for this role?
Kanton St. Gallen lists CHF 57'500 - 87'000 gross per year for this position in St. Gallen. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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 Kanton St. Gallen offer?
This listing is a full-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 Kanton St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton St. Gallen can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with St. Gallen's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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