The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international level. Around 950 staff and students from 95 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on climate change, environment and health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, societal and cultural context, and health systems and policies.
We are looking for:
As the Head of Services, you will lead a team of about 120-150 employees, formed by a merger of existing service units within Swiss TPH and be part of the executive management team of Swiss TPH. This role has a dual focus: contributing to the strategic direction of the new department, as well as leading the department’s operations to ensure effective service delivery. You will play a key role in driving business development and setting up the department for long-term success.
Your responsibilities include financial planning and monitoring, staffing, and shaping the further development and integration of the service units and groups within the department. In close collaboration with your teams, you will strengthen the department’s capabilities, expand its local, national and global reach, and enhance Swiss TPH’s positioning as a leader in global health.
As a member of the Swiss TPH executive management team, you will contribute to pursuing the institute’s overall strategy and operational objectives. You will ensure that the department aligns with Swiss TPH's mission, strategic goals and values, while managing relationships with internal and external partners and fostering effective collaboration at all levels.
In their native language, Swiss TPH employees talk about what motivates them in their daily work.
Charles Abongomera, Senior Scientific Collaborator
Clara Waltisperger, Group Leader Accounting
Sonia Borrell, Scientific Project Leader
Marianne Rutschi, Study Nurse
Saskia Strasser, Main Secretary Coordinator
Tafadzwa Dhokotera, PhD Student
Tobias Suter, Scientific Collaborator
Ünal Keles, ICT Suppporter
Véronique Sydow, Clinical Consultant
Please submit your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open for new applications. Applications via email or external recruiter/agency will not be considered.
Sonja Bühler, Lead Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)62 284 8778.