Job Description

🌍 Join One of Europe’s Leading University Hospitals as a Specialist in Ophthalmology – Sweden

Are you an EU-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty experience in paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, or both? Are you ready for a new chapter in your professional and personal life—working in a highly innovative, research-driven hospital in beautiful Southern Sweden?

We are recruiting on behalf of one of Scandinavia’s most advanced and respected healthcare institutions—for permanent, full-time positions in their expanding ophthalmology department.

 
👁️‍🗨️ The Role
One of the largest university hospitals in the Nordic area is seeking specialists in paediatric ophthalmology and/or medical retina to join their multidisciplinary team. You will:

- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across outpatient, emergency, and surgical settings.
- Contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation.
- Work within one of Sweden’s largest ophthalmology departments (260+ professionals).
- Participate in nationally specialized care for childhood glaucoma, cataracts, and hereditary retinal diseases.
- Be supported in developing subspecialty expertise, research engagement, or leadership roles.
 
💼 What’s on Offer
- Permanent full-time contract (40 hrs/week): Standard hours 07:45–16:30 (including 45-min lunch).
- Initial monthly salary: SEK 50,000 (before Swedish license, the first few months); after license, SEK 70,000–95,000+ depending on experience and responsibilities.
- Additional pay for evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Language training: Fully supported Swedish lessons in your home country (to B2), continued support to reach C1 after relocation.
- Relocation and onboarding support: Assistance with home finding, integration, and job start.
- Career development: Individual competence development plan, subspecialization, research, or leadership training.
- Healthcare & wellness: Free primary care, wellness benefits, and social activities year-round.
 
🧬 Why Should I Apply?
- Be part of a hospital shaping the future of European healthcare.
- Work in close collaboration with academia, research institutions, and industry.
- Practice medicine in a country ranked among the world’s best for quality of life and healthcare.
- Live in a bustling city — vibrant, family-friendly, and surrounded by nature.
 
✅ Requirements
- Specialist qualification in ophthalmology from an EU country.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as a specialist within paediatric ophthalmology, medical retina, or both.
- Willingness to participate in free language training to reach minimum B2 Swedish before relocation and C1 level after.
- Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit, and a genuine interest in continuous development.
- Ideally, a background or interest in research.
 
📝 Apply Now!
If you are an experienced ophthalmologist looking to work in one of Europe’s leading hospitals and contribute to the future of healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

Let´s embark on this journey together!