Pediatrician
Pediatrician or Neonatologist or Pediatric Emergency Physician (Multiple Positions) Aix–Pertuis
Posting Date:
Job ID: #
9 févr. 2026
JM-PE-2026-015
Job Description:
The Pediatrics, Neonatology and Pediatric Surgery Department of the Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal d’Aix-Pertuis (CHIAP) is recruiting staff for pediatric emergency care, pediatric intensive care, and the neonatology unit with the possibility of long-term career development toward a permanent hospital practitioner position.
This role offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, well-structured pediatric service within a reference public hospital located in a dynamic and attractive region of southern France.
Monthly Income Potential:
According to public hospital status and experience (including additional on-call compensation)
Monthly Income Potential:
€9500-11000
Grant Eligibility:
Not eligible for Regional Installation Grant.
Avabilability:
Job Type:
Location:
Details Area:
Immediate start possible
Full Time
Aix-en-Provence & Pertuis, France
About AIx-Pertuis (Area Aix-en-Provence & Pertuise)
The Aix-Pertuis region combines Provençal quality of life, excellent transport connections, and proximity to major urban centers such as Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. The area offers a Mediterranean climate, strong cultural life, and an ideal environment for family and professional balance.
Aix-Pertuis refers to a hospital territory and administrative grouping, not a single city.
The hospital group serves the Aix area and the town of Pertuis, plus surrounding communities.
Aix-Pertuis designates a hospital and administrative healthcare territory linked to the Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal d’Aix-Pertuis (CHIAP), serving Aix-en-Provence, Pertuis, and surrounding communities across the Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse departments.
Located in the south of France, just 30 km from Marseille, Aix-en-Provence is a vibrant university and cultural city known for its historic heritage, Mediterranean climate, and exceptional quality of life. With 150,000 inhabitants, Aix combines the charm of Provence with the dynamism of a metropolitan hub—making it an ideal place for both a professional career and family life.
Population Served:
160,000 direct population
650,000+ regional healthcare territory
Population served:
160.000 inhabitants
Practice:
# Employees:
Practice Details:
CHIAP (Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal d’Aix-Pertuis)
3066 Employee
What We Offer
Competitive public hospital salary and benefits
Modern diagnostic and care infrastructure
Multidisciplinary collaboration within a structured neurology network
Stable hospital position in a reference institution
Professional development within a regional hospital group
Pediatric medical team: 25 full-time equivalents (FTE)
Hospital staff: 3,000+ employees
Other Practice Options:
About the Hospital
Name of a hospital facility: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal d’Aix-Pertuis. (CHIAP)
The hospital group serves the Aix area and the town of Pertuis, plus surrounding communities
It covers a large healthcare territory between:
Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Pertuis (Vaucluse)
About the Hospital Network (GHU)
The hospital is part of a GHU – Groupement Hospitalier et Universitaire (Hospital and University Group). A GHU is a structured network of public hospitals, often linked with a university hospital, that work together to strengthen healthcare delivery across a region.
This collaboration allows hospitals to:
Coordinate medical care at a territorial level
Share medical expertise, specialists, and advanced equipment
Improve the quality, safety, and continuity of patient care
Support medical education, research, and continuous professional training
Being part of a GHU provides physicians with a stable, collaborative, and academically connected working environment, offering strong professional support and long-term career development opportunities.
The CHIAP is part of the Groupement Hospitalier et Universitaire (GHU) des Bouches-du-Rhône since July 2016 and works closely with 12 public hospitals within the territorial hospital group (GHT).
The hospital plays a central role in organizing regional healthcare delivery and implementing a shared medical strategy aligned with population needs.
This hospital has 3,066 hospital staff members.
Pediatric medical team: 25 full-time equivalents (FTE)
The Pediatric Service Practice:
The pediatric service includes a comprehensive and diversified structure:
Pediatric emergency department (18,000 visits in 2024)
Pediatric intensive care unit
Neonatology and neonatal intensive care unit
23-bed pediatric inpatient unit (ages 1 month to 18 years)
4-bed pediatric continuous care unit
Level 2B maternity unit on the Aix site
Level 1 maternity unit on the Pertuis site (IHAB-certified)
Multidisciplinary day hospital
Learning disorders unit
Pediatric unit for children at risk (UAPED)
Neurodevelopment coordination and orientation platform (PCO)
Early childhood medical-social action center (CAMSP)
A project for new pediatric emergency facilities is currently underway, with the objective of centralizing all pediatric and trauma activities.
Job Requirements:
The scope of activity may be adapted according to the physician’s profile and experience.
Main Responsibilities:
Pediatric emergency care
Pediatric intensive and continuous care
Neonatology and neonatal intensive care
Participation in night and weekend on-call rotations
Multidisciplinary collaboration across hospital services
Participation in training, simulation, and quality-of-care programs
Qualifications & Requirements:
Medical degree with specialization as:
– Pediatrician
– Neonatologist
– Emergency physician
– General practitioner with strong training in pediatric emergencies
Eligibility to practice in France (registration with the Ordre des Médecins)
Strong clinical skills in pediatric emergency and inpatient care
French language proficiency B1 minimum (support available)
More Job Details
Pediatric medical team: 25 full-time equivalents (FTE)
Hospital staff: 3,000+ employees
Practice Details:
The pediatric service includes a comprehensive and diversified structure:
Pediatric emergency department (18,000 visits in 2024)
Pediatric intensive care unit
Neonatology and neonatal intensive care unit
23-bed pediatric inpatient unit (ages 1 month to 18 years)
4-bed pediatric continuous care unit
Level 2B maternity unit on the Aix site
Level 1 maternity unit on the Pertuis site (IHAB-certified)
Multidisciplinary day hospital
Learning disorders unit
Pediatric unit for children at risk (UAPED)
Neurodevelopment coordination and orientation platform (PCO)
Early childhood medical-social action center (CAMSP)
A project for new pediatric emergency facilities is currently underway, with the objective of centralizing all pediatric and trauma activities.
Our Support to you:
Our Support (via Medicina SAS)
Assistance with diploma validation and medical licensing
Registration with the French Medical Council
Housing and relocation support
Family integration (schools, employment for spouse)
On-site medical mentorship and language training