We are looking for a surgeon or gynecologist who wants to work with us at the Sundhedscentret in Isafjörður, Iceland. Sundhedscenteret consists of general practice, skadestue, lille sygehus med afdeling for 15 indeligende patients, lille surgical afdeling, lille fødeafsnit, tandlæge and plejehjem.
The surgeon's work consists of a general surgeon, skadestue, fødselhjælp and other operations that are adapted to the surgeon's training and experience.
Vestfjordene, which has around 6000 inhabitants, and Iceland offers an outstanding social security network, perfect surroundings for all kinds of outdoor activities, the world's best living conditions and fantastic schools, from kindergartens to universities.
Additional information
Contacts: Kristrún Guðmundsdóttir (lægen i videoen) and Susanna Ástvaldsdóttir (overlæge, she speaks Danish too).
Our website is not in Danish, but Google Translate does a really good job to translate it.
More information in English
We are looking for a positive and energetic person to work as a surgeon at the Westfjords Health Institute. This is a full time position but part time position is an option.
At the Westfjords Health Institute there are about 250 employees who provide general health services in health care, nursing and medical departments. There are health centers in Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður and health centers in all settlements in the district.
Main bags
- General surgery and obstetrics.
- Emergency and outpatient services.
- On call services and consultations.
- Participation in improvement projects, teamwork and development in collaboration with the chief physician.
- Teaching and training of medical students.
Physicians work in accordance with laws and regulations on healthcare professionals, the code of ethics and goals of physicians and the relevant department.
Competence requirements
- Icelandic medical license and specialist recognition in surgery is a condition.
- Good general computer skills are a condition.
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
- Initiative and professional ambition.
- Motivation, perseverance and a performance-oriented attitude.
More information
No closing date
Job percentage: 100%
The application must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining the qualifications and interest in the job, as well as a copy of the diplomas and work permit. Confirmed information about education, previous jobs and experience shall be provided. Interviews will be conducted with applicants and the decision on hiring for the job will be based on them, together with the submitted documents and the comments of the referees. Independence is a lot at work, but the backyard is good.
Outside of work, the quality of life in Isafjordur is high. The opportunities for outdoor activities are all around, no time is spent traveling to and from work. Various job opportunities for spouses, see for example vacancies on Ísafjarðarbær's website. There is a good adjustment at the beginning of the job and help with acquiring housing.
All applications will be answered once a decision on employment has been made.
Search job
Søg job på den Icelandic Stats Rekrutteringswebsted. You shall create a username. There you must fill in information about your qualifications and more. Contact Hanna Thora, vores personalchef, if you have problems during the application process.
where are we
Ísafjörður is located in Vestfjorden. Sundhedsdistrict contains a total of 5 municipalities.
Updated 5 October 2023 (GÓ)