Medical Director (MLA) for Primary Care in Skellefteå and Norsjö

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equal welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation yield results.

The Health and Medical Care Administration brings together primary care, dental care, and hospital care into a unified administration, organized into county and local healthcare areas. The Skellefteå local healthcare area includes the Emergency Department, the Medical and Geriatric Clinic, the Rehabilitation Centre, the Psychiatric Clinic, 1177, the Centre for Surgical Services, as well as primary care in Skellefteå and Norsjö. Together, these units work to provide good and accessible care.

Primary care in Skellefteå and Norsjö consists of 12 health centres distributed across three base units. Each base unit is led by a unit manager with overall responsibility, along with department managers for each respective health centre. In addition to the health centres, we also have a mobile primary care team operated in collaboration with Skellefteå Municipality, as well as a vaccination clinic.

We are now looking for a Medical Director (MLA) who wishes to focus on overarching medical leadership issues for primary care in Skellefteå and Norsjö, together with all dedicated staff in our operations. We offer a full-time position as MLA, with clinical work as agreed at Heimdall Health Centre. Within primary care, we work closely together to provide our citizens with good and equitable care. As the Medical Director, you play a crucial role in this.

The position is located at Heimdall Health Centre, situated in the heart of Skellefteå with easy access to dining and cultural offerings. There is also proximity to green areas along the river running through the city and at Vitberget, an outdoor recreation area with a ski slope in the city.

Heimdall Health Centre is a workplace with 35–40 employees where diversity is a given among both staff and registered patients. Currently, approximately 12,000 patients are registered with us. We work together for continuous improvement, encourage personal development, and are open to interests in your own specialty area or research as part of the role. We are responsive to requests to ensure the work fits your life puzzle in the best possible way.

Responsibilities

As a District Physician and MLA with us, you contribute knowledge and engagement that make people feel safe.

The role combines work as a District Physician at Heimdall Health Centre with the duties of the MLA.

As a District Physician, you see patients of all ages with a wide variety of health conditions, assessing and treating them independently as well as in teamwork with other professions. The role involves following individuals over time and considering the person's entire life situation in medical assessments.

In the role of MLA for primary care in Skellefteå and Norsjö, you work closely with department managers and unit managers on overarching quality and patient safety issues, and you are part of the patient safety teams in the base units. You provide medical advice from a broad perspective. You are part of the medical leadership, coordinating, leading, and supporting the medically responsible physicians at each health centre. You collaborate with colleagues in both primary care and hospital care.

Your responsibilities as MLA include the strategic development of working methods and routines. You support department managers in developing competence development plans for district physicians and assist in planning overarching training based on the needs of primary care. The role includes supervising trainee physicians and students who will become tomorrow's colleagues.

Duty shifts in the primary care on-call service are included in the position.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed physician with specialist competence in general practice. It is an advantage if you have extensive experience as a district physician and/or experience in medical leadership roles.

You are meticulous, take great responsibility for your work and workplace, and are confident in your profession. You can work both independently and in teams and have good social competence. We believe you are a curious and creative person who is eager to try new approaches and working methods. You have an interest in medical leadership in primary care.

Primary care in Skellefteå is on a development journey towards the primary care of the future, and we are looking for you who share your reflections, experiences, and perspectives. Critical thinking and a positive attitude go hand in hand.

Swedish level C is a requirement. It is an advantage if you hold a B-driving license.

Employment Details

• Number of positions: 1
• Employment type: Permanent
• Working hours: Daytime

Read more about our benefits for you who work with us on our website: Region Västerbotten - Benefits (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner)

We strive for an equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants with different backgrounds.

In connection with the recruitment process, we have taken a stance on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact from media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by post.