Specialist Doctors (M.D.) in Ophthalmology

Finland

Join a dynamic team at the Eye Disease Outpatient Clinic of public healthcare central hospital in Finland, where you will have the opportunity to apply your diagnostic skills to a variety of eye diseases, both common and rare.

As an ophthalmologist, you will be part of a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, committed to continuous development and improving standards of care.

The clinic operates as an outpatient and ophthalmic surgery center, providing care for new patients and follow-up care for those with chronic diseases. You will have access to modern facilities, including operating rooms equipped to perform cataract surgery and laser procedures.

The position focuses on comprehensive ophthalmic care. However, if you are interested in specializing or would like to develop further in a particular area, the hospital will support your professional development. The team is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care and collaborating on clinical research. In addition, you will have the opportunity to train and guide medical trainees, enriching the team's experience. The Vaasa hospital is committed to your professional and personal growth, ensuring you have all the necessary tools to excel in your career.

Positions are open for medical doctors with Ophthalmologist Specialist Competency

What do we offer?

- Free-of-charge language training before moving to Finland

- A full-time, permanent working contract

- A monthly base salary starting at approximately €7,442 (gross) after completed Valvira licensing and issue of your Finnish license to practise. Your monthly salary during the induction period, but before your license to practise in Finland, would be €4,190 (gross).

- The final salary level will be determined individually based on your skills and work experience, and is expected to rise from the base salaries mentioned above.

- Additional compensation for work outside regular hours (afternoons, weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime) paid in addition to the base salary.

- Opportunities for education and development through an individual skills development plan, e.g., subspecialization, research, management.

- Adaptation period and on-the-job training from day one

- Help with organizing relocation and finding housing

- Wellness benefits

What does the job involve?

- Working hours: 38 hours and 15 minutes per week, with urgent care from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 15:00. The working time includes a lunch break.

- Diagnosis and treatment: Evaluation and management of eye diseases in adult and paediatric patients, both in initial consultations and follow-up visits.

- Surgical procedures: Performing cataract surgery, laser treatments, and minor procedures such as eyelid surgery.

- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Working as a team with nurses and other healthcare professionals, supervising intravitreal injections, and promoting continuous training.

- Professional development: Opportunities to guide medical trainees and participate in training and specialization programs.

- Modern work environment: Access to state-of-the-art facilities with operating rooms equipped to provide high-quality ophthalmic care.

What do we expect from you?

- Ability to complete a free-of-charge intensive Finnish language course until you reach level B1 within 6 to 7 months from the start date of the language training. (Note: You will relocate only after reaching the target level of language.)

- A medical degree and completed specialization in ophthalmology issued or recognized in the European Union.

- Important: For those with EU/EEA recognition, we also demand minimum 3 years of prior work experience within EU/EEA area after recognition.

- High level of motivation to improve the quality of the clinic and ability to work as a team

- Solid clinical experience.

Skills

ophthalmological examination methods
comply with legislation related to health care
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
professional documentation in health care

Required language skills

English: Very good
We require B2 to C1 level of English language from successfull applicants.
Finnish: Good
We require a commitment to study Finnish language from level A0 to level B1 in home country prior to work start (free-of-charge)

Level of education required

Master's or equivalent level

Licenses and certificates required in the job

License to practise as an Specialist Doctor of Opthalmology from within EU/EEA

Employment relationship

Working hours: Full-time

Type of employment contract: Permanent

Work start date: According to agreement

Wage principle: A monthly base salary starting at approx. €7,442 (gross) after completed Valvira licensing and issue

Working time: During the day, weekdays

Location: Vaasa

Company: BBi Nordics