Specialist Physician in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Welcome to one of Sweden's largest ophthalmology departments — a leading university hospital providing national highly specialized care in pediatric ophthalmology!

As a pediatric ophthalmologist, you will be part of a dynamic department with 15 subspecialties, nearly 300 employees, and a strong culture of research, innovation, and quality development. The clinic provides national highly specialized care in pediatric glaucoma and pediatric cataract, and has its own diagnostic unit in electrophysiology.

• Modern facilities with advanced equipment
• National highly specialized care in pediatric glaucoma and pediatric cataract
• Strong research environment — excellent opportunities for conducting research
• Opportunity to work across process boundaries within the ophthalmology clinic
• Teaching opportunities for students and colleagues

We work with continuous selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

• Is a specialist physician in ophthalmology with a focus on pediatric ophthalmology
• Has at least 5 years of experience as a specialist
• Has experience with pediatric glaucoma and/or pediatric cataracts (advantageous)
• Thrives in a team and has a positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Has an interest in teaching and research
• Holds a medical degree from the EU/EEA
• Willing to learn Swedish (free language training included!)

• Permanent employment at one of Sweden's most prestigious university hospitals
• Competitive specialist salary (individual salary setting)
• No on-call duties during the introductory period
• Minimum of 25 days of annual leave and flexible working hours
• Free Swedish language training with a study grant
• Full relocation and establishment support: housing, personal identity number, school/preschool for the family
• Free trip to visit the workplace and the city before making a decision
• Personal contact person throughout the entire process

The ophthalmology clinic is one of Sweden's largest, with over 260 employees, and operates outpatient clinics, emergency services, an inpatient ward, and an operating department. The operations are divided into 15 processes/subspecialties with multidisciplinary teams in each process — physicians, nurses, opticians, orthoptists, administrators, and assistant nurses — all with high specialized competence. The hospital is actively at the forefront of research, education, and innovation. With new diagnostic methods and a strong academic network, excellent opportunities for further training and research are offered to all employees.