Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
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Swiss TPH
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From science to impact. Over 900 staff and students focus on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health, health systems and interventions.
The Swiss TPH is a world-leading global health institute with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, services, and education and training at the local, national and international level. We improve the health and well-being of people through a better understanding of disease and health systems, and by acting on this knowledge.
Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)
How we work
Excellence in Science: We generate knowledge on disease-and health systems and develop new tools and interventions.
Taking Science to Impact: We inform health policies, strengthen health systems and implement tools and interventions for high-quality health services and public health at a local, national and global scale.
Mutual Learning for Sustainable Development: We share knowledge and practical expertise with partners, students, professionals, beneficiaries, organisations and society.
... and why
Together, we can make the world a healthier place. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people – locally, nationally and internationally. Our translational approach, from innovation and validation to application, enables us to bring novel diagnostics, drugs, vaccines and initiatives directly to people, communities, policy and decision makers.
Career opportunities
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We provide a unique learning experience in a wide range of topics, incl. international health, epidemiology, public health, infection biology, clinical practice, insurance medicine and management. Offerings include undergraduate and master opportunities, as well as doctoral and PhD programmes in association with the University of Basel. At the postgraduate level, a range of professional certificates (CAS), diplomas (DAS) and master (MAS) programmes can be obtained.
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The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, services, and education and training at the local, national and international level.
About 900 people from more than 80 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions. Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer striving towards unity in diversity. With our unique workforce being our greatest asset, we are committed to provide an inclusive working environment with equitable treatment for all.
At Swiss TPH, you will become part of an intrinsically motivated, multidisciplinary and multicultural organisation dedicated to creating a healthier world for all. Join us and be part of our mission. Together we can make change.
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