Assistant to the Head of the UCAE for the CIVESS section

Job Description ##

The Control, Audit and Investigations Unit (UCAE) of the Direction générale de la cohésion sociale (DGCS) is a dynamic team composed of about twenty employees in charge of monitoring our services. Attached to the UCAE, the section for the Contrôle interdisciplinaire des visites en établissements sanitaires et sociaux (CIVESS) has the specific mission of monitoring and inspecting healthcare and social institutions in the canton of Vaud. With a view to accomplishing the following missions, we are currently looking for an Assistant to the Head of the Unité de contrôle, audit et enquêtes (UCAE) for the section of the Contrôle interdisciplinaire des visites en établissements sanitaires et sociaux (CIVESS).

Responsibilities ##

• Ensure strategic management in collaboration with the Head of the UCAE as well as the representation of the CIVESS.
• Ensure responsiveness and expertise concerning the operational processes and procedures of the CIVESS.
• Monitor compliance with legal rights and requirements, and safety and quality standards in Vaudois healthcare institutions (including notably EMS, CMS, CAT, HNM, psychiatric hospitals) and socio-educational institutions (including notably ESE, workshops).
• Assist the Unit Head in their missions and substitute them in the management of the unit.

For further information, please consult the job description here or contact Monsieur Giuseppe Farina, Head of the Unité contrôle, audit et enquêtes (UCAE), at the email address: dgcs.recrutement@vd.ch

Qualifications ##

• University Master's degree or socio-sanitary professional degree at Master or HES level or a title deemed equivalent.
• Desired specialization in a field of social work or health (patient rights, public policies, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional field practice and in monitoring or as a socio-sanitary professional.
• Mastery of the functioning of public administration and the management of public institutions required.
• Very good writing, analysis, and synthesis skills.
• Global vision and sense of perspective.
• Ability to adapt and flexibility.
• Customer orientation, spirit of mutual aid and collaboration.
• Developed sense of responsibility and public service ethics.

WHO ARE WE? ##

The Direction générale de la cohésion sociale (DGCS) offers the inhabitants of the Canton of Vaud support and integration measures, accommodation services in medico-social institutions, as well as financial aid. With more than 450 dedicated employees, we are committed to promoting the quality of life of our various audiences by working for more social justice in our Canton.

We offer an autonomous and flexible work organization, notably with the possibility of teleworking.
Our culture and our work environment are focused on diversity and equity. Finally, we advocate daily for human values such as solidarity, respect, and trust.

For more information, click here to consult our site.

Why join the State of Vaud? ##

The State of Vaud offers a great diversity of jobs and evolution opportunities. The working conditions follow the themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our Etat employeur page.