Lawyer / Jurist in the Public Health Office, 50%

Lawyer / Jurist in the Public Health Office, 50%

Canton of Schaffhausen, Public Health Office

The Public Health Office is the hub of healthcare services. It is responsible for cantonal hospital planning and ensures the financing of the canton's share of hospital costs. In addition to combating infectious diseases, the Cantonal Medical Service, as part of the Public Health Office, is responsible for the administrative law supervision of the healthcare system. This includes the area of licensing medical personnel, specialists, and healthcare institutions, as well as subsequent supervision and quality assurance.

We are looking for reinforcements for our team, effective immediately or by arrangement

Lawyer / Jurist in the Public Health Office, 50%

What awaits you

• Assessment of legal questions in connection with professional and operational licenses and advice to the Cantonal Doctor and the Licensing Department.
• Review of compliance with continuing education requirements for medical professions in cooperation with the Cantonal Doctor.
• Conducting administrative proceedings in cases of non-fulfillment of licensing requirements or conditions, as well as continuing education obligations, and issuing corresponding decrees. This also includes processing any appeal proceedings.
• Examination of the requirements for the admission of service providers for billing against mandatory health insurance (OKP).
• Implementation of cantonal requirements for maximum numbers of doctors in outpatient care.
• Participation in legislative projects in the healthcare sector.
• In addition to responsibility in the licensing system, also taking on further legal tasks from other specialist areas of the Public Health Office.

What you bring with you

• University degree in law.
• Court or administrative practice desirable.
• Ideally, professional experience in health law or the willingness to familiarize yourself with new legal areas.
• Strong negotiation skills and editorial fluency.
• Interest in a broad spectrum of tasks as well as the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and take on legal responsibility.
• Expeditious and independent way of working.
• Persistence and assertiveness.

We offer you

• A responsible and interesting role in a motivated team that pulls together.
• The incredible diversity of a cantonal administration, with tasks and functions that few companies can offer.
• Modern employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law, with employees always being the focus as individuals.

The Canton of Schaffhausen as an employer
The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services to the public, companies, and private individuals in a wide variety of areas. As an employer, we unite a wide range of professional fields under one roof. Our workplaces are as diverse as our organization. They are characterized by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.

Have we sparked your interest?

We look forward to receiving your online application!

For further information on the advertised position and the cantonal administration, please contact Dr. Anders, Cantonal Doctor, by phone at or visit us at or

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

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