District Doctor for Varberga Health Center

**General Practitioner at Varberga Health Center** **Job Description** As a general practitioner at Varberga Health Center, you may be responsible for maternal and child healthcare (MVC or BVC) in combination with other tasks within primary care. Varberga Health Center is innovative; we are constantly evolving and are open to trying new working methods. Here, we listen to our staff's ideas and suggestions and strive for continuous development. There are advanced plans for renovations where you will have the opportunity to influence your physical work environment. Varberga Health Center is one of five health centers within the Örebro Western area, Close Care Sector. The catchment area of Varberga Health Center is extensive, spanning from Närkes Kil and Mellringe to Hjärsta and Varberga. The health center currently serves approximately 10,100 registered patients, where the multicultural community meets the traditional society, with apartments interspersed with villas and small houses. The health center also has a significant municipal mandate. Our focus is on providing high-quality care, fostering good relationships, and ensuring a positive work environment. The multicultural catchment area is reflected in a diverse workplace where collaboration, community, and team spirit are integral to our operations. In the coming years, employees at Varberga Health Center will have the opportunity to collaboratively develop modern working methods where digital solutions may play a role in a brand-new health center. The catchment area of Varberga Health Center offers numerous development opportunities. Already today, there is close cooperation between the health center, Örebro Municipality, the civil society, and other stakeholders. The health center also has a fruitful and close collaboration with the municipality in our joint family center. Our ambition is to enhance cooperation with additional stakeholders to work preventively and promote health for patients in the catchment area. The Close Care Sector is tasked with providing care that is commonly occurring, frequently recurring, or chronic, and needs to be geographically close to patients. This sector is the hub for healthcare's transition towards close care. The idea is to connect care within hospitals, health centers, and municipalities more closely. Individuals with complex needs and chronic illnesses should be met in a better way, working health-promoting and disease-preventive for all residents of the region. Region Örebro County is one of the largest employers in the area and a vital growth engine in the region. We work for people's health, security, and well-being, as well as for the development of the region. We offer exciting and essential jobs in healthcare, dental care, public transport, culture, and business development. Together, we create a better life. **Responsibilities** As a general practitioner at Varberga Health Center, you have significant flexibility in structuring your own schedule. You may choose to have a varied role where your own clinic work alternates between planned and urgent visits. There are also opportunities to work with maternal and child healthcare (MVC, BVC) and municipal assignments. You can opt for full-time work with elderly care or home health care. Additionally, there is the possibility to combine municipal responsibilities with the development of an elderly care unit at the health center. Time for continuing education and medical discussions with colleagues is scheduled during the health center's weekly medical meetings. We strive for the work to be well-defined and the workload to be reasonable. **Additional Information** We welcome your application! We have established our own recruitment channels for this position and kindly decline any offers for advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement. **Qualifications** We are looking for a licensed physician with specialist competence in general medicine. Previous work experience in primary care is advantageous. You are confident in your professional role, educational, and enjoy sharing your knowledge. Personal suitability, ability to collaborate, effective communication, and willingness to develop are highly valued. You maintain a positive and professional approach in your work, with patient-centered care as your focus, and your ethical values align with our operations. **Application** The application should include a CV and a cover letter. Certificates, diplomas, and other qualifications should be provided at an interview, if applicable. If you are or have previously been employed by Region Örebro County, we will seek internal references from your current or previous manager if you are shortlisted for the position. A background check may be carried out according to applicable legislation. We designate our permanent employees and, in some cases, temporary employees. Learn more about what this entails. Read more here Our offer to you, as well as information on living and working in our region: https://www.regionorebrolan.se/vierbjuderdig