Job Description

ABOUT THE REGION

It is a charming small town known for its picturesque wooden houses and cobbled streets dating back to the 17th century. The town is surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. The community in the town is tight-knit and welcoming, making it a great place to settle down and raise a family. The region, where the town is located, is one of Sweden's most dynamic and prosperous areas. The region is known for its strong economy, driven by the manufacturing and service industries, and has a highly educated population. The city, which is located just 45 minutes away from the town, is home to several universities, which attracts students from all over the world. The region is also well-connected to other parts of Sweden and Europe, with an extensive network of highways, railways, and airports. In addition to its natural beauty and strong economy, the region offers a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals that celebrate the region's rich history and traditions. The region is also known for its culinary scene, with a wide range of local specialities such as smoked salmon, pickled herring, and lingonberry jam.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

The women’s clinic has an outpatient ward, delivery room and maternity ward as well as a gynaecological clinic. The clinic also has outpatient clinics in several towns close to the county. The objective of the clinic is to offer women and their partners the best possible care during pregnancy, childbirth and gynaecological disease as well as promote sexual health. They have a gynaecological emergency clinic with deliveries open 24/7. Every year, approximately 1250 children are born in the town. The hospital is a modern emergency hospital and one of the largest county hospitals in Sweden. The county council is the region’s biggest employer with 10 000 employees within approximately 100 different professions. Höglandssjukhuset has approximately 1600 employees, and the catchment area has 115000 inhabitants. 

Main responsibilities and expectations

• The position requires competence within the entire field of gynaecology and obstetrics. At the clinic, you will work with general gynaecology, infertility, urological gynaecology, oncology, dysplasia, ultrasound, women's and adolescent sexual health, obstetrics and specialised maternity care.
• As a specialist at the clinic, you will have varying work tasks. You will work both independently and in the team, and they put great value to improvement work. You will also cooperate with the other hospitals in the region and the university hospital. 

What's expected of you

• To be a specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics.
• To enjoy teamwork, be calm and capable of making the correct decisions in stressful situations.
• To be comfortable with fast-changing circumstances and good abilities to plan your time.
• Duties are included in the positions, either at home or at the hospital. Tutoring of residents or medical students is also included in the work tasks.
• Driver license B.
• To be able to complete the MediCarrera Language Course

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
• A scholarship for the intensive language course of 1000 € 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.