Head of Social Service 80-100 % — Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the leading hospitals in Switzerland.
The combination of care, research and teaching makes it possible to make the knowledge advantage usable for all people.
Our more than 10,000 employees meet more than 42,000 inpatients and 850,000 outpatients every year: women with appreciation and humanity. >The social service team consists of the social counselling, rehab center and volunteer service departments.
- The University Hospital Zurich is one of the leading hospitals in Switzerland.
- The combination of care, research and teaching makes it possible to make the knowledge advantage usable for all people.
- In addition to the social service, they run the rehab center, which coordinates and organizes patient exits in rehabilitation clinics, as well as the volunteer service.
- You will actively drive forward the strategic and operational development of these areas.
- All employees of the social service work together, responsibly and for the benefit of all for the patients: >The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland.
Main responsibilities
- In addition to the social service, they run the rehab center, which coordinates and organizes patient exits in rehabilitation clinics, as well as the volunteer service.
- You will actively drive forward the strategic and operational development of these areas.
- They lead the directly subordinate team leaders and promote an appreciative, participatory and development-oriented leadership culture.
- They ensure an economical and high-quality provision of the service.
- They coordinate and control operational activities, are supported by team leaders and work closely with our external follow-up organisations.
- They work in internal and external projects and promote innovative solutions to optimize patient care.
- They actively represent the social service internally and externally and promote cooperation with partners, specialist groups and associations.
- They recognize cross-departmental relationships between clinics and professional groups and support interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation. Requirements
- Completed studies in social work (Bsc or Msc)
- Management training at MAS Management/Leadership level Experience in change management
What the company offers
- All employees of the social service work together, responsibly and for the benefit of all for the patients: >The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland.
Additional details
- They recognize cross-departmental relationships between clinics and professional groups and support interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation.
- Management training at MAS Management/Leadership level Experience in change management
- Strong ability to bring diverse interests together and develop viable solutions in a complex environment
Notes and original content
- Requirements
- Management training at MAS Management/Leadership level
- Experience in change management
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer for this role?
Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. 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 Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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