Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 85'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 90'912 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 107'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 94'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 95'097 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachexperte/-expertin für Infektionsprävention im Gesundheitswesen HFP
You protect health systems from outbreaks. You do this through precise prevention and training.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Experts monitor infection risks. They develop prevention strategies. They train medical staff in clinics and health departments.
In the health sector, you are the first line of defence against germs and infection outbreaks. You monitor risks. You develop precise hygiene concepts. You train medical teams. Your systematic approach protects patients and staff. Modern medicine and nursing would be impossible without your expertise. You work closely with doctors, nurses, and authorities. You optimise processes. You turn research findings into practice. You actively shape the future of patient safety.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Person in Charge of Apprentice Training. Based on 150 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 93'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'975 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 92'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 95'250 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 100'100 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 86'000 | 19 |
| Lucerne | CHF 85'995 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 102'369 | 8 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 96'000 | 15 |
| Insurance | CHF 93'600 | 7 |
| Education | CHF 92'300 | 12 |
| Industry various | CHF 90'945 | 16 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 87'958 | 34 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachexperte/-expertin für Infektionsprävention im Gesundheitswesen mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time advanced training lasts two years. It qualifies you as a federally certified expert.
Typical training path
Fachexperte/-expertin für Infektionsprävention im Gesundheitswesen mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Abschluss als dipl. Pflegefachmann/-frau HF, Bachelor of Science (FH) in Pflege, Bachelor of Science (FH) in Geburtshilfe (Hebamme), Abschluss als dipl. Fachmann/-frau Operationstechnik HF or equivalent certificate
- At least 2 years of professional experience in the healthcare sector after completing training
- At least 1 year of professional experience (at least 80%) in infection prevention in the healthcare sector within the last 5 years in a healthcare institution
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- High quality awareness
- Ability to develop, implement, and review projects
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Reliability
- Systematic way of working
- Interest in the healthcare sector
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible. You need a corresponding university diploma or equivalent professional experience in the health sector.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Systematic analysis
- Strong communication skills
- Project management
- Quality awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check current hygiene data in the office. Then you prepare a training session for nursing staff. You explain new protection protocols step by step.
- You continuously monitor infection rates. You spot possible outbreaks early.
- You analyse transmission routes. You create detailed risk reports for management.
- You develop targeted prevention measures. You implement them according to legal requirements.
- You train nurses, doctors, and kitchen staff in hygiene standards.
- You optimise workflows. You strengthen patient safety in daily life.
- You exchange information with authorities and research institutes. You share new findings.
- You evaluate research projects. You adjust internal guidelines accordingly.
Working conditions
You work in the office. You also work directly in clinics, hospitals, or health departments. Your environment includes multidisciplinary teams. You work with official contacts.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Spitalhygiene SGSH c/o Klinik für Infektionskrankheiten und Spitalhygiene UniversitätsSpital ZürichRämistrasse 100, 8091 Zürich
- Interessengruppe Fachexperten/-expertinnen für Infektionsprävention und Berater/innen für Spitalhygiene FIBS3008 Bern
- OdASantéSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Systematic analysis
- Strong communication skills
- Project management
- Quality awareness
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
- Office and clinic
- Regulatory pressure
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