A total of 6 applications were received about the positions of director of nursing, director of medicine and chief medical officer at the new Vestfjörður Health Institute (HVEST). The institution began work on October 1st, following the merger of the Patreksfjörður Health Institute (HSP) and the Vestfjörður Health Institute (HVEST).

Applicants for the position of manager of nursing:

  • Anna Árdís Helgadóttir (nurse HVEST – Patreksfjörður)
  • Hörður Högnason (executive director of nursing at HVEST)
  • Þórunn Pálsdóttir (nurse HVEST – Ísafírði)

Applicant for the position of medical manager:

  • Hallgrímur Kjartansson (medical manager – HVEST – Patreksfjörður)
  • Þorsteinn Jóhannesson (medical manager of HVEST – Ísafjörður)

Applicant for the position of senior health care physician:

  • Hallgrímur Kjartansson (medical manager – HVEST – Patreksfjörður)

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