Assistant Chief Physician / Chief Physician in Neonatology to Neonatal Department - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you a medical doctor specialized in neonatology, passionate about working in a highly specialized environment that focuses on family-centered, developmentally supportive care and intensive care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at the largest neonatology center in Sweden. We are seeking a new colleague who shares our dedication and expertise in this field.

We provide

With us you will work in one of Europes largest centers for neonatology. We can offer you a challenging job conducting highly specialized intensive care and neonatal care as we are responsible for the county's prematurity care for children born before 28 weeks of pregnancy. In addition you will lead and supervise younger colleagues and will be given good opportunities for your own research.  

You will be offered to take part of the general offers and deals that all staff at Karolinska University Hospital are offered such as a generous wellness grant. 

About the position

The neonatal care unit at Karolinska University Hospital is the largest regional center in northern Europe, serving a region with over 30,000 births annually and comprising 82 care places. Our focus is on highly specialized intensive care and neonatal care, including prematurity care for infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy, respiratory care, and hypothermia treatment. We are a national resource in various areas, such as neonatal pediatric surgery, pediatric cardiology, nephrology, hepatology, metabolic diseases, neonatal neurology, and neurosurgery.

The Medical Unit Neonatology is divided into three sections located in Danderyd, Solna, and Huddinge, all within the Stockholm area. We work closely with the ECMO center, the pediatric intensive care unit (BIVA), and the national health service for invasive fetal therapy. Our emergency neonatal transport service (ANTS) operates 24/7, providing intensive care and transportation for children both within and outside the country.

In addition to intensive care, our departments handle basic neonatology. Our care philosophy is centered around family-focused developmentally supportive care, and we have a Karolinska NIDCAP Training Center on site. We have recently built modern wards that facilitate care for both mothers and their children. Our commitment to medical care, nursing, and research is strong, encompassing experimental, epidemiological, and clinical studies.

We are currently seeking four assistant consultant neonatologists and two neonatal consultants to join our neonatal operations. The expectation is that you will work at all three of our units in Huddinge, Solna, and Danderyd. In ME neonatology, each doctor has a base unit (Solna, Danderyd, or Huddinge) where they are primarily located.

As a doctor in ME neonatology, you will lead and supervise doctors during specialist training, students, and nursing staff. Research, development, and education are integral components of the role. Collaboration and interprofessional work within teams and multidisciplinary care of our patients are essential aspects of your responsibilities.

Our care model is centered on actively involving the children's guardians in their care and treatment, promoting a family-centered approach.

We are looking for

If you possess a strong knowledge base, competence, dedication, and adaptability, then you are the ideal candidate we are searching for. A strong commitment to teamwork, a genuine concern for patients, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential qualities we value. As a doctor and leader, you demonstrate directness, maintain a holistic perspective, make decisive decisions, and provide guidance in an ever-evolving organization.

Furthermore, a profound interest in research, development, and education is a prerequisite for all doctors in ME neonatology.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Swedish license as Doctor of Medicine as well as Swedish specialist certificate in Pediatrics and Swedish specialist certificate in Neonatology
• EU/EEA license as Doctor of Medicine
• EU/EEA citizenship (to be eligible for TMS)
• Good English communication skills
• Highly motivated to start learning Swedish before arrival in Sweden. Level C1 is required to receive a Swedish license as Doctor of Medicine
• English, minimum level B

Merit:

• Dissertation
• Ongoing research activity
• Clinical experience as a specialist in neonatology.

For the position of assistant consultant at Karolinska University Hospital, a minimum of three years of full-time clinical service in the speciality is required.

For the position of consultant, a minimum of five years of full-time clinical service in the main specialty, in addition to obtaining specialist competence, is required. It also entails a defined medical responsibility and knowledge area, as well as documented teaching and mentoring merits. In addition, a doctoral degree is required for the consultant position. Consideration will be given to previous work experience and personal suitability.

The level of the position will be determined based on the qualifications of the applicant.

Important information for those applying for the position of assistant consultant or consultant, known as LUS position:

Expert assessment is a prerequisite for obtaining a specialist doctor position at Karolinska.

To enable the experts to decide on the level of the position, the following documents/attachments are required. The documents should be readable, full-size, and oriented correctly, with clear names. Please scan them if possible.

Karolinska's CV template for doctors - correctly filled out electronically (handwritten versions will not be considered), with total service time and leaves of absence calculated on page 2, page 4 signed and certified.

• Certificate of specialist competence.
• Certificate of doctoral degree (if applicable).
• Certificate of docent degree (if applicable).
• List of publications, including a maximum of ten selected publications.

Accepted file formats are .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, and .rtf.

Correct application documents must reach us no later than the application deadline for the application to be considered at the Expert Group meeting. You will not receive any requests for additional information if your application is incomplete.

Criteria for specialist doctor positions at Karolinska University Hospital.

Information for doctors can be found at karolinska.se/jobb, under "Ansökan läkartjänster."

Welcome with your application!