We are looking for a surgeon or gynecologist at our hospital and medical office in Isafjordur, Iceland. Our institution consists of a medical office, an emergency ward, a small bed post with 15 beds, an operating room and a small maternity ward.

Kirgurgen's job consists of general surgery, skadelegegvakt, fødselhjelp, evt. endoscopy and andre operationser austenden erharing og komptanse.

The Icelandic Vestfjorden, which has around 6,000 inhabitants, has a unique welfare system, perfect surroundings for all kinds of outdoor activities, the best living conditions in the world and fantastic schools, from kindergartens to universities.

Contact

Contacts: Andri Konradsson (already in the video) and Susanna Ástvaldsdóttir (overlæge).

Our website is not Norwegian, but Google Translate does a very good job of translating it.

where are we

Ísafjörður is located in Vestfjorden. The health district contains a total of 5 municipalities.

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.

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Søk jobben på den Icelandske statens rekrutteringsnettsted. You must create a username. There you must fill in information about your qualifications and more. Get in touch with Hanna Thora, our personnel manager, if you experience problems during the application process.

Updated 5 October 2023 (GÓ)

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