Swiss Nurse Leaders is the Swiss association of nursing executives. It brings together around 500 members from all care sectors, all regions of the country, and all hierarchical levels. The association promotes the development of leadership and management in nursing and offers its members a vast network as well as various training formats. Swiss Nurse Leaders strengthens the role and voice of nursing executives at strategic and political levels and supports initiatives for economically viable, effective, and evidence-based nursing care.
For our general secretariat located in Bern, we are looking for, starting 1 December 2026 or a date to be agreed, a (m/f/d)
Deputy Secretary General (60%)
Your tasks
- Preparation of decision documents for the committee and the general assembly - Preparation and follow-up of committee meetings, support of bodies and working groups - Representation of the association to partner organisations and the general public on specific topics - Organisation, implementation and evaluation of events and training - Planning and implementation of internal and external communication - Assistance and substitution for the Secretary General on certain topics and projects
What you bring
- Tertiary-level degree in political science, health, or business management - Knowledge of the Swiss healthcare system, particularly in nursing and the corresponding training system - Excellent understanding of the functioning of Swiss politics and the interactions between healthcare sector actors - Proven communication skills (online) and writing talent - Very good command of French and good command of German. Knowledge of Italian is an asset. - Experience in the association environment or in secretariat management is an asset - Motivation to work in a very varied field and willingness to participate in all association activities - Interest in the positioning and development of the association in collaboration with the Secretary General and the committee -
What awaits you
- a varied position offering great freedom of action and initiative - a very dynamic and motivating environment within a small team - flexible working hours - a very central workplace in the city of Bern and the possibility to work remotely
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application – please send it before 10 August 2026. For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Claudia Wyss-Schmidlin (031 306 93 75).
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For our general secretariat located in Bern, we are looking for, starting 1 December 2026 or a date to be agreed, a (m/f/d)
Deputy Secretary General (60%)
Your tasks
- Preparation of decision documents for the committee and the general assembly - Preparation and follow-up of committee meetings, support of bodies and working groups - Representation of the association to partner organisations and the general public on specific topics - Organisation, implementation and evaluation of events and training - Planning and implementation of internal and external communication - Assistance and substitution for the Secretary General on certain topics and projects
What you bring
- Tertiary-level degree in political science, health, or business management - Knowledge of the Swiss healthcare system, particularly in nursing and the corresponding training system - Excellent understanding of the functioning of Swiss politics and the interactions between healthcare sector actors - Proven communication skills (online) and writing talent - Very good command of French and good command of German. Knowledge of Italian is an asset. - Experience in the association environment or in secretariat management is an asset - Motivation to work in a very varied field and willingness to participate in all association activities - Interest in the positioning and development of the association in collaboration with the Secretary General and the committee -
What awaits you
- a varied position offering great freedom of action and initiative - a very dynamic and motivating environment within a small team - flexible working hours - a very central workplace in the city of Bern and the possibility to work remotely
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application – please send it before 10 August 2026. For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Claudia Wyss-Schmidlin (031 306 93 75).
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Deputy Secretary General Arbeitgeber: Swiss Nurse Leaders
Swiss Nurse Leaders ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und motivierenden Umfeld zu arbeiten. Mit flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und der Option auf Homeoffice fördert die Organisation die persönliche Initiative und Kreativität. Zudem profitieren die Mitarbeiter von einem umfangreichen Netzwerk und vielfältigen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten, die ihre berufliche Entwicklung im Bereich des Pflege-Managements unterstützen.
