Naples: Five-year appointment as Director of the Radiodiagnostic Complex Unit at the IRCCS Pascale

The IRCCS National Cancer Institute – G. Pascale Foundation in Naples has published a public notice for a five-year position as Director of the Radiodiagnostic Complex Unit, a medical director with clinical, managerial, and organizational responsibilities within a hospital unit dedicated to diagnostic imaging.

What is it about

This is a fixed-term, renewable five-year appointment to manage the Diagnostic Radiology Department at the IRCCS Pascale Hospital. The office is in Naples, the capital of the Campania region, with the hospital operating unit located within the institute's complex at Via Mariano Semmola, 80131 Naples. The position is part of the Medical Management area of ​​the National Health Service (SSN) and provides for a pensionable contract during the initial probationary period and possible renewal in accordance with current regulations. The announcement does not explicitly specify the salary, which is consistent with the protections and contracts in force for medical managers of the National Health Service (SSN). Referring to national and company contractual instruments for salary details, the position is subject to the applicable national and company contractual provisions.

The wanted figure

The Director of the Diagnostic Radiology Unit is a medical specialist with clinical, organizational, and management responsibilities for the diagnostic imaging unit. Generally, they coordinate radiologists, technicians, and healthcare staff, organize diagnostic activities, supervise the quality and appropriateness of examinations, manage imaging technologies (e.g., CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other advanced techniques), and participate in multidisciplinary collaborations with other facilities. In an oncology IRCCS like Pascale, this position may integrate diagnostics with staging, follow-up, and collaboration in clinical and translational research. This position requires managerial and organizational skills, as well as significant experience in Diagnostic Radiology and, preferably, in the oncology setting.

Essential requirements

• Italian citizenship, or citizenship of an EU country, or possession of the requirements set forth in Article 38, paragraphs 1 and 3-bis, of Legislative Decree 165/2001.
• Physical fitness for employment and enjoyment of civil and political rights; not being excluded from the electorate; not having been dismissed, removed, or fired for disciplinary reasons from a public administration; not disqualified from holding public office.
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery, license to practice medicine, and registration in the Medical Register (for those applying from abroad, registration in Italy is required prior to hiring).
• Seniority: 7 years, of which 5 in Radiodiagnostics or an equivalent discipline; alternatively, 10 years of seniority in the discipline; in the event of equivalence, proof of equivalence is required through a provision.
• Professional curriculum with study, research and management activities in the Radiodiagnostics discipline, pursuant to Presidential Decree 484/1997.
• Management training certificate; the position can be awarded without a certificate, but the requirement must be met at the first available course.
• Not be ineligible or incompatible pursuant to Legislative Decree 39/2013 and not have any declarations relating to any damage compensation proceedings in the last three years.
• Personal certified email address and telephone number must be included in the application; all requirements must be met by the deadline.

Contract, location and salary

The position involves a fixed-term management position for a Complex Structure, Medical Management Area of ​​the National Health Service, with an exclusive contract as specified in Annex A of the announcement. The initial term is 5 years, renewable for the same period upon successful completion of the application, and a probationary period of 6 months, extendable for an additional 6 months. The official text specifies that the salary amount is not specified in the announcement, referring to current contractual provisions; therefore, remuneration will be governed by national contractual instruments and company policies. Regarding the location, the position concerns the Complex Radiodiagnostic Structure of the IRCCS Pascale, with operational headquarters in Naples (Via Mariano Semmola, 80131 Naples), owned by the institution.

Selection and scoring

The selection process includes an assessment of qualifications followed by an interview. The overall score is 100 points, with 40 points reserved for qualifications and 60 for the interview. A minimum pass mark for the interview is 42/60. According to the announcement, the selection committee is composed of the Scientific Director (who chairs it), the Medical Director, and two managers from the NHS personnel roles. The process includes reviewing CVs, examining relevant professional and research experience, and assessing managerial and organizational skills. Interviews are invited by certified email (PEC), with the date and location published on the Institute's website; notification is expected at least 15 days before the scheduled date.

Deadline and how to apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively online by 23:59 PM on October 22, 2026. Applications open on September 22, 2026, at 23:00 PM. Detailed instructions are available on the IRCCS Pascale Smart Competitions platform, accessible with SPID. For any technical assistance needs, the call for applications includes a chat support service with operators available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 13:00 PM and 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM, excluding holidays. A non-refundable participation fee of €20 is required. Payment must be made via the Campania Region Payment Portal – MyPay, with the specific reason for payment indicated in the call for applications.

What to check before submitting your application

Before applying, please ensure you meet all the requirements outlined in the announcement and have the required documents listed in the official text: a completed online application on the Concorsi Smart platform, an updated professional CV, any publications, documentary evidence of management experience, and required declarations (e.g., absence of ineligibility, any damages claims). Furthermore, it is advisable not to submit your application too late to avoid technical issues. Technical support is available until late in the evening, but immediate assistance may not be available in the event of difficulties.

Applications require SPID to access the platform; the notice also invites you to consult the institution's official website for further details (competition notice archive) and to note that the date and time of submission are recorded by the computer system. Those interested can consult the IRCCS Pascale Transparent Administration page for an extract of the announcement and the formal procedures.

Offer source: inPA – Recruitment Portal.