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Recruitment for Hospitals & Clinics

As a specialized recruitment consultancy in the healthcare sector, we support hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers across Switzerland in filling leadership roles in medical services, administration, and specialized fields.

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Traditional job postings are not enough in healthcare

We find the candidates others can’t reach! Many top healthcare professionals are not actively looking for new opportunities. In high-demand fields, a direct and strategic approach—backed by strong industry networks and expertise—is essential to filling critical roles and ensuring business continuity.

Increasing demands on personnel planning in the healthcare sector

A key team member is absent, a retirement is approaching, and a smooth rollout of the EPD (electronic patient dossier) is required—all while daily operations continue. For many hospitals and clinics, this is the reality. Staffing managers must juggle immediate needs, long-term workforce planning, and maintaining high-quality care in a labor market with no relief—especially in specialized hospital departments.

Cost cutting and efficiency demands

Fixed case rates, rising material costs, and growing competition are pushing hospitals to maximize efficiency. Leadership must balance medical excellence with financial responsibility—a challenge that requires strategic foresight.

Shortage of skilled professionals in critical areas

Experienced staff are particularly scarce in high-demand areas such as intensive care, anesthesia, and radiology. Many hospitals struggle to fill vacancies internally, leading to overworked teams, high turnover, and declining care quality.

Digitalization is transforming job profiles

The adoption of EPDs, digital medication processes, and networked diagnostic systems demands new skill sets. Healthcare professionals who can navigate technological change while leading teams effectively are in high demand.

Demographic shifts complicate succession planning

The wave of retirements is affecting both leadership and specialized departments. Without a proactive succession strategy, hospitals risk losing critical expertise and facing operational gaps. Strategic succession planning is particularly crucial for chief physicians, nursing managers, and laboratory directors.

Advantages with Stettler Consulting
Professional Search & Recruitment Agency in Switzerland

Expertise in Healthcare Recruitment

With +40 years of experience in hospital staffing, we have firsthand knowledge of the unique demands of inpatient care, interdisciplinary coordination, and the complex structures of healthcare institutions.

Exclusive Candidate Network

Our clients benefit from a carefully curated network of highly qualified healthcare professionals and executives in Switzerland. With deep industry insight and well-maintained connections, we identify top talent that remains hidden in the conventional job market.

Confidential & Professional Approach

We handle key position placements with the highest level of discretion, ensuring a seamless integration into your internal processes and sensitive clinical environments.

Efficient & Targeted Recruitment

From direct outreach and rigorous qualification checks to pre-selection, we take care of the time-consuming aspects of recruitment—especially for hard-to-fill or confidential roles—so that your internal teams can stay focused on patient care.

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Key Positions We Successfully Fill

Whether for leadership, specialized management, or medical directorship roles, we connect Swiss hospitals with the right professionals. Our expertise, market insight, and tailored approach ensure we find the perfect fit for your institution.

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“Successful hospital recruitment in Switzerland requires industry knowledge, strong networks, and personal engagement. We combine all three to identify the right leaders for your most demanding positions.”

Efficient Recruitment – Tailored to Your Needs

We offer both retained (mandate-based) and success-based search options. Our structured recruitment process ensures a perfect match between professional expertise, personality, and company culture. For mandates, we rely on direct contact, while personality diagnostics serves as an objective evaluation tool in the interview process.

Recruiting Made Simple – In 3 Steps

1. Initial Inquiry – Let’s Connect

Feel free to contact us – whether by phone or email. We look forward to your inquiry and will get back to you promptly.

2. Personal Consultation – Understanding Your Needs

In a joint conversation, we determine your exact requirements and clarify all key parameters. This ensures our search is tailored precisely to your expectations.

3. Kick-off & Strategy – Moving Forward Together

Together, we refine the job profile and develop a tailored search strategy. We ensure that candidates not only bring the right expertise but also fit in with your team on a human level.

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Roger Stettler

Managing Partner
Senior MedTech Advisor
T +41 (0)43 288 43 56

Managing Director and Owner of Stettler Consulting AG since 2001. A business economist with further training in HR, he brings over two decades of leadership and entrepreneurial experience.