Naples: Public notice for Medical Director - Director of Radiotherapy at the IRCCS Pascale (1 position)

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In Naples, the IRCCS Fondazione Pascale is issuing a public notice for a five-year position as Medical Director - Director of the Radiotherapy Complex Unit. The notice was published on the inPA portal and is part of the institution's recruitment procedures for the National Health Service.

What is it about

We are seeking a medical director to manage the Radiotherapy Complex Unit, on a fixed-term but exclusive basis. The appointment is for five years, renewable upon successful evaluation, and includes a probationary period (six months, extendable for an additional six months). The organization specifies that the commitment is full-time and that the role falls within the scope of medical management within the National Health Service.

The professional figure

The Director of the Radiotherapy Complex Unit is a medical specialist who coordinates a department dedicated to oncology radiation therapy treatments, with clinical, organizational, and scientific responsibilities. Typical activities include managing highly complex radiotherapy pathways, supervising advanced equipment and techniques, promoting clinical research projects, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration with medical oncology, surgery, and other departments within the IRCCS. The role involves leadership, clinical governance, risk management, and process development for appropriate performance and quality of care. This description provides a general overview of management responsibilities and does not replace the specific requirements outlined in the job posting.

Main requirements

• Italian citizenship or the legal requirement; or EU citizenship or the requirements set forth in Article 38, paragraphs 1 and 3-bis, of Legislative Decree 165/2001.
• Physical fitness for employment.
• Enjoyment of civil and political rights.
• Active electorate capacity.
• No dismissal, removal, or dismissal for disciplinary reasons; disqualification from holding public office is prohibited.
• Age not exceeding the legal retirement age, no specific limit beyond current legislation.
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery; license to practice medicine; registration with the professional register.
• Specialization in Radiotherapy or equivalent, or significant seniority of service (seven years of service, of which five in Radiotherapy or equivalent disciplines; alternatively ten years in the discipline being selected).
• Professional curriculum consistent with clinical, scientific, and managerial activities in the radiotherapy discipline.
• Management training certificate; until the first available course is completed, the position can be awarded without a certificate, but it is mandatory to obtain one subsequently.
• absence of conditions of ineligibility or incompatibility pursuant to Legislative Decree 39/2013.
• Declarations relating to damages claims; availability of certified email address and telephone number, and availability within the deadline.

This section summarizes the main conditions, but it is essential to consult the full text of the call for proposals to verify each specific requirement and any additions.

Contract, headquarters and structure

Position Type: Medical Director – Director of the Radiotherapy Complex Unit, a management position in the medical area of ​​the National Health System, with a fixed-term, exclusive contract. Term: five years, renewable upon successful completion. Probationary period: six months (extendable for an additional six months). Headquarters: Naples, Campania, at the IRCCS Fondazione Pascale; the Radiotherapy Complex Unit operates from two locations: the institutional headquarters at Via Mariano Semmola 53 and the Ascalesi Hospital at Via Egiziaca in Forcella.

Compensation: The announcement states that legal and financial compensation are governed by current regulations; however, a specific amount is not provided in the available text. The publication specifies that the financial details are defined by the company agreement and current regulations.

How the selection works

The process involves an evaluation based on qualifications and an interview. The evaluation committee, as indicated in the announcement, is composed of the Scientific Director (chair), the Medical Director, and two NHS managers with responsibilities for complex structures in the discipline covered by the position. The overall score is 100 points: 40 for qualifications and 60 for the interview. A minimum score of 42/60 is required in the interview to be considered eligible. The interview will assess professional skills related to the discipline, as well as managerial, organizational, and leadership abilities. Selected candidates will be contacted with at least 15 days' notice via certified email (PEC); the date and location will also be published on the Institute's website in the Transparent Administration – Competition Notices – Notices section. The announcement specifies that failure to appear for the interview will result in forfeiture.

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: October 22, 2026, at 23:59 PM. Applications open: September 22, 2026, at 23:00 PM. Applications must be submitted exclusively online, via the Institute's Concorsi Smart platform, after SPID authentication, at the address indicated in the announcement: https://istitutotumoripascale.concorsismart.it/. The inPA portal confirms the opening and closing times for applications with specific deadlines. It is recommended not to wait until the last minute to submit your application, to avoid technical problems or system overload.

What to check before submitting your application

Before submitting your application, verify that you possess the following: the required qualifications, documentation certifying seniority and qualifications, professional registration, and any equivalence or specialization; declarations regarding ineligibility/incompatibility; and declarations regarding compensation procedures, if applicable. It is helpful to prepare your professional CV (in open format) and the documents required in Annex AE of the announcement in advance, as well as any relevant publications. Furthermore, it is advisable to provide a valid certified email address for official communications and ensure that all personal information complies with current regulations, avoiding sensitive data in published documents.

For further details, please consult the official call page on inPA and the "Transparent Administration - Competition Notices - Notices" section of the IRCCS Pascale.

Offer source: inPA – Recruitment Portal.