Naples: Public notice for a five-year position as Director of the Anesthesia and Resuscitation Complex at the IRCCS Pascale Hospital.

The National Cancer Institute in Naples is seeking a Medical Director to lead the Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. The position is renewable for five years, with applications closing on October 22, 2026, at 23:59 PM.

What is it about

This is a public notice published by the IRCCS National Cancer Institute of Naples (G. Pascale Foundation) to award a position as Director of the Anesthesia and Resuscitation Complex Unit, a high-level operational unit that collaborates with surgery and oncology departments. The acronyms used in the notice have precise meanings: SC indicates Complex Unit; UOC/UOC means Complex Operating Unit; IRCCS is the Scientific Institute for Hospitalization and Treatment; SSN is the National Health Service; BURC is the Official Bulletin of the Campania Region and GURI is the Official Journal of the Italian Republic.

The required figure

The role is that of Medical Director of a Complex Unit: senior manager of the operating unit, with clinical, organizational, and management responsibilities, leadership of the anesthesiology and intensive care team, as well as collaboration with surgery, medical oncology, interventional radiology, and multidisciplinary teams. In an oncology IRCCS, the position requires integration with diagnostic and therapeutic pathways, clinical trials, and research projects, as well as attention to vulnerable patients or those enrolled in experimental pathways.

Main requirements

• Italian citizenship or the conditions set forth in Article 38, paragraphs 1 and 3-bis, of Legislative Decree 165/2001; other equivalencies permitted by law.
• Physical fitness for employment and enjoyment of civil and political rights.
• Registration with the Medical Association and degree in Medicine and Surgery; license to practice.
• Registration in the professional register, for any corresponding EU register; Italian registration prior to hiring.
• Seniority: 7 years, 5 of which in Anesthesia and Resuscitation or an equivalent discipline; alternatively, 10 years of seniority in the discipline covered by the advertisement; equivalence certified by official provision.
• Professional curriculum with clinical, study, research activities and management skills in the discipline.
• Management training certificate; the position can be awarded without a certificate only if the interested party commits to obtaining it within the first available course.
• Absence of ineligibility or incompatibility pursuant to Legislative Decree 39/2013; declarations relating to damages compensation proceedings in the healthcare sector.
• Certified email address and telephone number for communications regarding the procedure.
• Consolidated experience in operating room anesthesiology activities, especially highly complex oncological surgery, and skills in intensive care, monitoring, and emergency management.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools, risk management, patient safety, and appropriate care pathways; documented scientific activity and participation in research projects are considered valuable.

Contract, location and prospects

Position: 1. Contract: Fixed-term, exclusive management position for the management of the Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Term: Five years, renewable for the same period upon successful evaluation; probationary period of six months, extendable for an additional six months. Location: Naples, Via Mariano Semmola, 53, 80131 Naples. Salary: Not specified in the announcement; it will be subject to current contractual provisions and company agreements. The absence of salary information is not uncommon in announcements at the management level: financial details are governed by current contracts and bargaining systems.

How the selection works

The selection process consists of two main phases: evaluation of qualifications and an interview. The selection committee is composed of the Scientific Director (chair), the Medical Director, and two National Health Service managers responsible for complex departments in the discipline. The overall score is 100 points: 40 for qualifications and 60 for the interview. The interview assesses professional skills in the discipline, as well as managerial and organizational abilities, with the aim of verifying suitability for the management role. Candidates admitted to the interview will be published and invited via certified email; the date, location, and further details will be communicated through the Institute's official channels.

Deadline and how to apply

The official deadline for submitting applications is October 22, 2026, at 23:59 PM. Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the Institute's Concorsi Smart platform, accessed via SPID. A participation fee of €20,00 is required, payable through the Campania Region Payment Portal, selecting the beneficiary organization "National Cancer Institute of Naples – IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale" and the reason for payment "SURNAME NAME candidate – Avviso Direttore SC Anestesia e Rianimazione" (Director of the Anesthesia and Resuscitation Department). Notices will be sent via certified email (PEC) and published on the Institute's website, including the Transparent Administration profiles and the Competition Notices – Notices section.

What to check before sending

Before submitting your application, please make sure you have:

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery, qualification, and registration with the Register; possible equivalence if abroad.
• Seniority of service compliant with the requirements (7 years/5 years in anesthesia and resuscitation or 10 years in an equivalent discipline) with possible certified equivalence.
• Detailed professional curriculum vitae with clinical, organizational, and research activities, including surgical case histories certified by the Medical Director (not self-certified).
• Management training certificate or commitment to obtain it within the first available course.
• Self-certifications regarding qualifications and absence of ineligibility/incompatibility; declaration pursuant to art. 9, paragraph 5, of Law 24/2017 regarding the risk of damages.
• Certified email address and contact information for communications; any publication documentation and any dossiers to attach.
• Receipt of payment of the 20 euro participation fee.

Practical note: The announcement advises not to wait until the last few hours to submit your application, to avoid system overload; technical support is available during the hours indicated in the announcement. Furthermore, certain sections, such as the start date of the relationship, the selection of the selection committee, and the complete ranking list, will be published later on the Institute's official channels.

Endnotes

At the moment, the exact salary amount or the start date of the employment relationship are not available. We recommend checking the official INPA call page and the Institute's Smart Competitions section for updates, additions, or changes to the selection document. For further specific details on the progress of the procedure, please follow official communications from the Institute and the Campania Region.

Offer source: inPA – Recruitment Portal.