Doctors with general medical skills wanted for short-term locum positions.

Rangárþing Health Clinic, located in Southern Iceland, is seeking qualified doctors for short-term assignments during the autumn and winter of 2025/25.

Responsibilities

General appointments on weekdays
On-call duties for people who require urgent medical attention during evenings and nights

We Offer

– An experience in practicing medicine in rural Iceland
– 1-3 week assignments in a dynamic and supportive environment – or longer
– Accommodation during your stay
– Assistance with the application process for a medical license
– Wages are determined by dayshifts or on-call shifts.

Requirements:

– Specialist in primary care/family medicine from a Scandinavian country
– Ability to work independently in a remote setting
– Fluency in English or Icelandic
– Flexibility and adaptability to new situations

Doctors from other specialties than stated above may be considered for the position after individual assesment of qualifications.

Contact Us for More Information:

If you would like to be considered for this position, please contact us.
Use the “apply” button” or send an e-mail to Baldvina Ýr Hafsteinsdóttir, Chief Nursing Officer, baldvina.y.hafsteinsdottir@hsu.is

About Rangá

Ragnárþing is located in the southern part of Iceland, approximately 1,5 hours from Reykjavík. It has two clinics, one in Hella and one in Hvolsvöllur. It serves a population of 4000 residents, with a significant increase in visitors during the summer months when around 2 million tourists visit the area.

About The Healthcare Institution of South Iceland (HSU)

HSU provides comprehensive healthcare services, including hospital services and elderly care, extending from Þorlákshöfn in the west to Höfn in the east.

HSU operates:
– 9 health clinics at 10 locations
– 4 nursing homes
– Hospitals in Selfoss and Vestmannaeyjar
– Ambulance services in the area
– A 24-hour emergency ward in Selfoss, with on-call doctors available at all clinics

Our mission at HSU is to shape, develop, and implement health services in South Iceland, ensuring equal access to the highest quality care for all inhabitants and visitors. Our service goals are based on our core values of professionalism, respect, and cooperation, with the welfare and needs of our patients guiding our efforts.

We look forward to hearing from you!