Job Description

ABOUT THE REGION

It is located in west-central Sweden, offers a beautiful natural landscape with forests, lakes, and rolling countryside for outdoor enthusiasts. The region is between Stockholm and Oslo, offering a peaceful and scenic environment while still being accessible to city life. Värmland has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional festivals taking place throughout the year, allowing residents to learn about and experience traditional Swedish culture.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

The gastroenterology department at the hospital offers endoscopy examinations and gastrointestinal surgery with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease and medical liver diseases. The clinic also provides ultrasound for abdominal scans and elastography. The department is part of the hospital's medicine clinic, which oversees internal medicine care.

Main responsibilities and expectations

• You will join the specialized medicine clinic at Arvika Hospital, which provides comprehensive care for patients with internal medicine conditions in the gastroenterology section.

What's expected of you

• To have a gastroenterology specialist title issued or recognized by the European Union.
• Possessing specialization or knowledge in general internal medicine is an added advantage.
• Independent endoscopist regarding gastro- and colonoscopy Willing to participate in on-call activities within internal medicine.
• A valid driver's license is a requirement for the job.
• To show interest in teamwork and be willing to contribute to the clinic's development.  
• To be able to complete the intensive Swedish language course as part of the MediCarrera program.

MEDICARRERA OFFERS

• A free visit to see the place where you will live and work and meet future colleagues.
• A free preparing and intensive language course.
• A free intensive language course for partners and children in school age. Kindergarten for the youngest.
• Free apartment at the course location for you and your family, all costs covered.
• Flight tickets to the course location for the whole family.
• A scholarship for the intensive language course of 800 € monthly.  

OUR SUPPORT

• We find you a place to live and help to register your children in a school or kindergarten.
• We help you with practical matters, such as social security number, medical card, bank accounts, etc.
• We help your spouse with sources for job search.
• We contact the moving company and arrange the moving trip.
• You receive an information package with practical details and a contact person to call in case of any problems. 

Basic Requirements

*To be a specialist doctor/nurse/dentist with at least 2-3 years of experience and graduated from an EU university.

* To be an EU citizen or have an EU Long-term residence permit.

In case you are not an EU citizen:

* Your diploma has to be homologated in one of the EU countries.

* You need to have at least 2-3 years of experience in one of the EU countries after the title homologation.

* Long term residency from an EU country.