Vacant job

Family medicine specialist career opportunities across Sweden

Sweden has a growing demand for specialists in General Practice / Family Medicine within primary healthcare. Through Dignus Medical, a Scandinavian medical recruitment company with more than 20 years of experience, physicians from across Europe can explore long-term career opportunities within Swedish primary care.

We collaborate with modern primary care centres across Sweden, from smaller community clinics to larger multidisciplinary healthcare centres. Our role is to help you find a position that matches your professional interests, preferred location and work-life balance.

Primary care physicians in Sweden play a central role in the healthcare system and work with a broad variety of cases, long-term patient relationships and close collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Professional Development

General practitioners in Sweden work in a clinically focused environment with opportunities to develop areas of special interest. Many clinics also offer opportunities to participate in teaching or supervision of junior doctors, particularly in larger healthcare centres.

Relocation and Support

Relocating to another country is a major step. Dignus Medical supports you throughout the entire process from the first conversation to being fully established in Sweden.

Your personal advisor will assist with:

• medical licensing
• relocation planning
• practical matters related to moving and settling in

Our services are completely free of charge for physicians.

Support for Your Family

Many physicians relocate with their families. We therefore provide guidance regarding schools, childcare, housing and everyday life in Sweden.

We can also offer support for partners seeking employment, including opportunities within healthcare where relevant.

Language Training

To work independently as a physician in Sweden, Swedish language proficiency at C1 level is required.

Dignus Medical provides intensive online Swedish language training with experienced instructors. The training is flexible and adapted to your schedule.

Language courses can also be offered to accompanying partners and older children to support their integration.

Living in Sweden

Sweden offers a high quality of life, safe communities and excellent public services.

Physicians often appreciate the balance between professional responsibility and personal life, with structured working hours and good opportunities for outdoor activities, sports and family life.

Families benefit from high-quality childcare, subsidized preschool and free school meals for children.

Requirements

We are looking for physicians who:

• Hold an EU-recognised specialist certification in General Practice / Family Medicine
• Have good communication skills in English
• Are motivated to learn Swedish and relocate to Sweden

Interested in learning more?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application or contact us today to explore current openings.

Let us help you take the next step in your career as a general practitioner specialist in Sweden!

Send your CV and specialist certificate, and we will discuss suitable opportunities within our network of hospitals across Sweden. Dignus Medical will help match your profile with the right position and guide you throughout the entire process.

We look forward to receiving your application!