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Specialist in Preventive Medicine and Public Health

On-site in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Quironsalud

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Medical Degree with a specialty via MIR in Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
Knowledge of health regulations and risk management.
Effective and empathetic communication, analytical capacity, and results orientation.
Clear orientation toward patient experience.

Nice to have

Experience in preventive medicine services in hospitals or public health services will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract and an attractive salary package plus benefits for being Quironsalud
A position with transversal impact and the capacity to drive improvement initiatives in care quality and safety.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
Quironsalud Campus
Flexible Remuneration.
360 wellness programs

If you are passionate about preventive medicine and want to be part of a team oriented toward excellence in care, this is your opportunity.

Don't hesitate, we are waiting for you!

The role

Are you a passionate professional in Preventive Medicine and Public Health?

Join our Quironsalud Hospitals in the Barcelona-Valles area!

We are looking for a Specialist Physician (via MIR) in Preventive Medicine and Public Health to reinforce our firm commitment to health prevention and promotion, leading innovative initiatives to improve the quality of care in the assigned Hospitals, as part of the sector's leading hospital group where you can experience excellence in health enhanced by the technology of the future, alongside a clear commitment to safety and patient experience.

The selected person will be responsible, among other functions, for:

What you'll do

Leading the hospital follow-up infectious disease commission, as well as the Infectious Diseases Committee.
Implementation, monitoring, and dissemination.
Maintaining a relationship with the Preventive department of the Public Health area. Monitoring of EDO. Surveillance and control of nosocomial infections.
Introducing measures directed at the Joint Commission related to preventive medicine.
Acting as a reference consultant for medical teams.
Reviewing preventive medicine guides and protocols (sterilization, use of chlorhexidine products, povidone-iodine, review of cleaning protocols, etc.).
Leading outbreak control, monitoring of measures, audits, isolations, etc.
Leading the promotion of vaccination according to established procedures.
Ensuring infection control programs, the monitoring of post-surgical infections, and their preventive measures.
Promoting preventive education in all centers through the delivery of training and workshops.
Monitoring isolations.
Identifying risk factors for patients and staff.

About Quironsalud

Quirónsalud is Spain's largest private healthcare group, operating a vast network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized medical centers across the country. As part of the global Fresenius Helios group, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, from primary care to highly specialized treatments, and employs tens of thousands of healthcare professionals. The group is a leader in the Spanish private healthcare market, known for its advanced technology and patient-centered approach.

With its headquarters in Madrid, Quirónsalud has a strong presence throughout Spain, with major hospitals in Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and many other cities. For international healthcare professionals, Quirónsalud offers significant opportunities, though roles often require Spanish language proficiency and, for medical staff, official recognition of foreign qualifications. The group provides a structured environment with clear career paths in nursing, medical specialties, and hospital administration, making it a major employer for those looking to work in Spain's healthcare sector.

Industry: Healthcare
Founded: 1934
Employees: 30,000–50,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and 9 more

Good to know if you are moving

Quirónsalud is part of Fresnelius Helios, one of the largest private healthcare providers in Europe, offering potential for international career mobility.
The group operates over 50 hospitals and more than 100 outpatient centers across Spain, providing a wide range of job locations.
For medical roles, international professionals must have their qualifications recognized by the Spanish authorities (homologación) and be registered with the Spanish medical college.
Fluency in Spanish is generally required for patient-facing roles, as the group serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking population.
The company offers a structured career development system with opportunities in clinical, research, and management positions.

In their own words

About the company & team

Quirónsalud is the leading company in Spain in the provision of healthcare services. We have internationally renowned experts in the biomedical field and a large team of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals who work day after day to offer the best quality of care and specialized services in our country.

At Quirónsalud we want to count on the best professional talent to continue offering a differential healthcare service distinguished by its quality, its high level of specialization, and person-to-person health care.

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