Functional unit: Heilsugæsla Norðursv., 400 Ísafjörður
Application deadline: from 17.09.2025 to 07.10.2025.
Job percentage: 50-100%
We are looking for a motivated individual to work as a specialist in general medicine at the Westfjords Health Institute. This is a permanent position in an exciting field that is both responsible and demanding. The position is a 50-100% position that is available immediately or by further agreement.
The Vestfjörður Health Institute employs around 270 people who provide general healthcare services in the health care, nursing and medical fields. There are health centers in Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður and health centers in all the regional centers of the health district. More information about the center's activities can be found on the organization's website (www.hvest.is).
BA good adjustment at the beginning of the job and various benefits are offered according to further agreement.
Project
- General duties of a family doctor together with work in other departments of the institution by agreement
- Healthcare and emergency services
- Professional responsibility for the health care services of the entire organization
- Supervision of the education of medical students, resident physicians, and resident physicians in general practice
- Planning, improvement and development of operations
Qualification requirements
- Icelandic medical license and specialist license in family medicine
- Excellent communication skills and good leadership skills
- Initiative and professional ambition
- Organizational skills, independent and disciplined work style
- Drive and results-oriented attitude
- Experience and enthusiasm for collaboration with other professions and participation in teamwork
Salary
Salary according to the current collective agreement concluded by the Minister of Finance and the Economy and the Medical Association of Iceland.
Contact person/s
- Súsanna Björg Ástvaldsdóttir (susannaba@hvest.is | 450 4500)
- Kristrún Guðmundsdóttir (kristrun.gudmundsdottir@hvest.is | )