Would you like to combine clinical work with public health—and help shape the future of healthcare?

Søndre Land Municipality is seeking a dedicated physician for an exciting combined position as municipal chief medical officer and nursing home physician.

The position is a full-time (100%) permanent role and is initially divided between 50% municipal chief medical officer duties and 50% municipal physician duties at Hovlitunet. If you prefer a different distribution, this can be considered.

With us, you’ll enjoy a varied workday with a broad professional scope, a high degree of independence, and excellent opportunities to influence the development of the municipality’s health services.

About the Position

As the municipal chief medical officer, you are the municipality’s top medical advisor and a key supporter of both political and administrative leadership. You will contribute to the development of health services and the municipality’s work in public health, emergency preparedness, and community development.

As a nursing home physician at Hovlitunet, you will have primary responsibility for the medical care of the residents, working closely with a competent and dedicated interdisciplinary team.

The position is organizationally part of the municipal director’s staff.

Job Responsibilities

As the municipal chief medical officer, your responsibilities will include, among other things:

• serve as the municipality’s medical advisor
• contribute to public health, infection control, environmental health, and emergency preparedness
• participate in community planning and the development of the municipality’s health services
• collaborate with the specialist health service and other partners
• contribute to the training and supervision of LIS1 and ALIS physicians

As a nursing home physician at Hovlitunet, your responsibilities will include:

• have medical responsibility for the follow-up and treatment of residents
• conduct medical rounds, admission assessments, and medication reviews
• work closely with interdisciplinary teams and family members
• contribute to effective patient care pathways, professional development, and quality improvement efforts

Professional Collaboration

Søndre Land Municipality is part of Miljørettet Helsevern IKS (MRHV). As a municipal medical director, you will become part of a regional professional community alongside municipal medical directors and advisors from Gjøvik, Østre Toten, Nordre Land, Gran, and Lunner.

You’ll have access to a strong professional network with regular meetings, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on development and emergency preparedness efforts.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• holds a Norwegian medical license
• preferably is a specialist in public health
• has experience in public health work and/or municipal health and social care services
• have a good knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• are fluent in Norwegian, both verbally and in writing

If you are not a specialist in public health medicine, you must be willing to complete your specialization after being hired.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a physician who:

• communicates well and builds trust
• collaborates effectively across disciplines and organizations
• works in a structured, independently, and in a solution-oriented manner
• takes initiative and is able to handle both planned and unanticipated tasks
• wishes to contribute to the development and improvement of the municipality’s health services

Personal suitability will be given significant weight.

We offer

With us, you’ll get:

• an exciting and socially significant position with considerable influence
• a varied workday that combines clinical work and public health
• a strong local and regional professional community
• excellent opportunities for professional development and specialization
• the right to educational leave for specialists in accordance with applicable agreements
• Good pension and insurance plans through KLP
• Salary and working conditions in accordance with applicable laws and collective agreements

Practical Information

Electronic applications must be submitted via the municipality’s recruitment portal.

Upon hiring, applicants must submit a police clearance certificate where required, as well as a self-declaration regarding tuberculosis, MRSA, and measles in accordance with applicable regulations.

Applicants with foreign degrees must have approval from HK-dir for permanent employment.

The position includes a six-month probationary period.

Interviews are scheduled for August 25, 2026, or may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Public List of Applicants

Søndre Land Municipality practices greater transparency in accordance with the Public Administration Act. As a general rule, all applicants are therefore included on the public list of applicants. Requests for exceptions must be justified and will be evaluated in accordance with applicable regulations.

Welcome as an applicant!

Søndre Land Municipality is an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or beliefs.

Do you want to help make a difference—both for individuals and for the local community? Then we look forward to receiving your application.