Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Are you our new geriatrician?

Helse Fonna HF comprises four hospitals in Haugesund, Stord, Odda and Valen, as well as four district psychiatric centres (DPS). We have more than 4,000 employees who all work purposefully to provide the best possible treatment and care for our patients. Helse Fonna covers 19 municipalities with around 180,000 inhabitants.

Our employees are our most important resource. We place great emphasis on recruiting the best talents and do our outmost to ensure that all employees are satisfied in their work. With us, you will have a genuine collaboration with our geriatrician, who has many years of experience from hospital work both on the inpatient ward and in the outpatient clinic.

At Haugesund Hospital, we now want to strengthen our competence in Geriatric Medicine, and we currently have a full-time, permanent position available.
Haugesund Hospital is located in the town of Haugesund. The hospital plays an active role in the training pathway for our resident doctors (LIS) and is part of the regional network in Western Norway Regional Health Authority (Helse Vest).

Our geriatric ward has eight beds, in addition to the geriatric outpatient clinic, which is run in collaboration with the old age psychiatry outpatient clinic. We also have our own Research Group for Age Related Medicine with professorial expertise in Old Age Psychiatry with several ongoing clinical drug trials for different types of dementia.

In 2023, the unit had its accreditation renewed as a training institution for specialization in geriatric medicine.

As a geriatrician, you must have a holistic perspective and a desire to work closely with your colleagues from other professions. We are looking for a geriatrician who is interested in their own professional development.

Resident doctors (LIS 2/3) with a desire to specialize in geriatric medicine are also warmly welcome to apply.

 

For information contact us or send  your motivation letter and CV to:

Doreen Halleland, Leader of Department for Age Related Medicine

📩 doreen.halleland@helse-fonna.no
📱 (+47) 41692464

 

Irinel Cesauanu, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Medical Clinic

📩 atena.luciana.irinel.cesauanu@helse-fonna.no 

📱 (+47) 52755721

What does the job involve?

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
  
• Clinical trials
• Education of junior doctors

What qualifications are important in this role?

• Norwegian specialist authorization in geriatric medicine, or LIS 3 in specialization.
• Relevant experience from hospital work.
• Good command of Norwegian is essential for safe patient care. Applicants whose first language is not Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, and who have not completed upper secondary education in Norwegian, must as a minimum have passed the Bergenstest or another Norwegian language test at B2 level. Documentation must be attached to the application. In the case of hiring an applicant who is already permanently employed in the trust, the B2 language requirement may, in special cases, be waived.

What are we looking for in you?

• Positive and flexible attitude, with strong communication skills.
• A good sense of humour is appreciated.
• Good academic judgement and a structured, goal-oriented way of working.
• Able to demonstrate professional competence, trust and respect.
• Should have an interest in professional development and contribute to building a strong and cohesive workforce
  

Why should you choose us?

• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Good pension and insurance schemes.
• Language course support for the right candidate.
  

The hospital can assist with housing, job opportunities for a partner, and school/kindergarten for children.

Kontaktinformasjon

Arvid Rongve, Scientist, +47 90548749, arvid.rongve@helse-fonna.no

Arbeidsstad

Karmsundgata 120
5528 HAUGESUND

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgivar: Helse Fonna HF

Referansenr.: 5045100227
Stillingsprosent: 100%
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Søknadsfrist: 30.04.2026