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Specialist Doctors (M.D.) in Opthalmology

Vaasa, Finland

Would you like to work as a specialist ophthalmologist in Vaasa, Finland, offering high-quality medical care to patients of all ages?

Join a dynamic team at the Eye Disease Outpatient Clinic of Vaasa Central Hospital, 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 with financial assistance 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

And much more!

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 the intensive Finnish language course until you reach level B1 within 6 to 7 months from the start date.

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.

The eye disease outpatient clinic

The eye disease outpatient clinic of the Vaasa Central Hospital operates as an outpatient clinic and ophthalmic day surgery centre. The unit is open during business hours. The eye disease outpatient clinic staff examine and treat adult and paediatric patients who have been referred to the clinic. The unit also provides urgent care on weekdays between 8:00 and 15:00.

We expect specialist doctors to have the skills and competence to examine, diagnose and treat both common and rare eye diseases that require specialised care. Most of the unit's patients are visiting the unit for the first time, but we also see patients who have a chronic eye disease that requires follow-up visits. The unit’s staff perform minor procedures, laser treatments and eyelid surgeries and remove skin cancer lesions near the eyes. The unit has two operating rooms, and cataract surgeries under local anaesthesia are performed one to four days a week. The unit has nurses that have been specifically trained to perform intravitreal injections. These nurses perform the injections under the guidance and instruction of doctors.

Each staff member works independently while also working as part of a multidisciplinary team. In addition to the nurses, the unit has an optometrist. The job description of specialist doctor includes guiding and teaching specialising doctors. Specialist doctors are also involved in the further training of the unit’s care staff.

Moving to a new country is a big step, and we are committed to doing everything we can to make your journey as smooth as possible. We will support you from the beginning until you have settled into your new city, home, and job. To ensure you feel at home, we will always try to find the best option for both you and the employer who has hired you.

Apply now!