General Practitioners and specialists in general medicine sought for Iceland

Dignus Medical - Kletor ASOslonavfeedpublished 09/16/2026
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We are seeking experienced general practitioners and specialists in general medicine for assignments in Iceland. Here you will have a varied working day with ordinary GP tasks combined with on-call shifts, and the opportunity to experience fantastic Iceland over a slightly longer period.

Iceland offers spectacular nature experiences, safe local communities, and a unique balance between work and leisure. With a high quality of life and an inclusive society, Iceland is an attractive place to live, work, and develop both professionally and privately.

Housing, travel, and a car are included throughout the assignment period.

Period: By agreement. The assignments have varying durations, from 6 months to one year.

Good conditions where housing and a car are included throughout the assignment period.

About the position

As a general practitioner, you will work with ordinary GP tasks combined with on-call shifts. You will meet patients of all ages and have a varied clinical working day with a wide spectrum of issues within general medicine.

The work provides good opportunities to use and further develop your clinical experience, while simultaneously becoming acquainted with another Nordic healthcare system and gaining experience from working in a new country.

The tasks include, among other things: GP work On-call shifts according to the current scheme Investigation, treatment, and follow-up of patients Collaboration with other healthcare personnel and the specialist healthcare service Medical record keeping and other administrative medical work Contributing to good and safe patient pathways Why Iceland?

A medical assignment in Iceland gives you the opportunity to combine work with the experience of living in one of the most unique countries in the Nordics.

Here you will find volcanic landscapes, hot springs, waterfalls, northern lights, and magnificent nature – while living and working in a modern Nordic society with a high quality of life.

For many, it is precisely the combination of professional development and life outside of work that makes a stay in Iceland special. You gain international work experience, new professional perspectives, and time to experience the country in a completely different way than on a regular holiday.

We are looking for you who Have authorization as a doctor from Scandinavia Have experience in general medicine Preferably are a specialist in general medicine Are confident in independent clinical work Communicate well in English, both orally and in writing Are flexible, professional, and collaborative Want new professional and personal experiences We offer Good conditions Free housing and a car throughout the assignment period Predictable frameworks and good facilitation A varied working day within general medicine International work experience in a Nordic healthcare system The opportunity to combine work with a longer stay in Iceland Interested?

We are happy to tell you more about the assignments and what you can expect both professionally and practically during the stay. Please feel free to contact us for a pleasant chat.

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