Description

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of five Swiss university hospitals. Through its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and the EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in the areas of medical care, medical research and training.

We propose a very multifaceted neonatal fellowship, with care of >800 admissions/year, preterms and terms newborns, in and outborn, with diverse pathologies, postoperative management, participation in emergency transport, as well as antenatal consultations.

Neonatal postgraduate education is also well organized, including fetology rounds, mortality morbidity reviews, journal club and clinical cases presentations. Supervision is assured by 7 experienced certified and trained abroad neonatologists, covering topics such as neonatal neurology, nutrition, infectious disease, hemodynamics, developmental follow up, and resuscitation management with simulation programs. We apply many techniques and programs such as INSURE, LISA, MV, HFO, CPAP and BiPAP, TINEC, cerebral ultrasound, sono-guided vascular access, NIDCAP, family centered care and parents involved rounds.

We are also participating to several multicenter studies such as Safe Boosc III, Treopaca, Trop-ROP, ADONIS, EGONE, ANEAS, Heart-Brain study, to which candidates will be able to participate as well as to several research protocols either clinical or fundamental. 

• For the fellowship, previous experience in NICU level III, PICU, and FMH in pediatrics is preferred or recommended
• For the consultant in Neonatology, minimum of 4 years of Neonatology level III is mandatory
• French language level B2 is mandatory.

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 courses not only from the CHUV Training Center but also from external providers
• Possibility to access one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods in case of relocation in Switzerland
• Discounts proposed on social and cultural events, goodies and other services, thanks to the “H-Oxygène” association
• Signing up to our Mobility Plan and benefit from different advantages (discounts on public transportation, promotion of “Mobility” car fleet and discounts on electric bikes)
• Being able to enjoy our high-quality corporate restaurants, located in every hospital building, with employees’ discount.

Contact person in case of questions about this role :

 Prof. Anita Truttmann - Médecin cheffe, Prof. associé - +41 (0)21 314 34 47

All of our applications are processed electronically. For this reason, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively by clicking on the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement. Should you have any technical question, please contact our Recruitment Team (021/ 314-85-70 from 08h30 to 12h00 and from 14h00 to 16h30).

Should you be selected for this position, please note that you will have to provide us your criminal records, the original copies of your diplomas and your piece of identification.

The CHUV applies the highest quality requirements as part of its recruitment process. In addition, mindful to promote workplace diversity and inclusion we strive to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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