Chief Physician, Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

About the role

Sykehuset Telemark is looking for a chief physician for its paediatric and adolescent medicine department in Telemark. The department has nine chief physicians and ten LIS, works closely together clinically and focuses on quality, improvement and holistic patient care. It is part of a larger clinic that also includes rehabilitation and child and adolescent mental health, offering interdisciplinary collaboration. The position is 100% full time and permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical work in paediatrics and adolescent medicine, including assessment, treatment and follow-up
• Visiting and follow-up of patients on the ward
• Outpatient work
• Shift work: eight-day rotation with home duty and call out at night when needed
• Supervising and mentoring LIS
• Contributing to multidisciplinary collaboration, health assessments and professional development and improvement work

Required profile

• Norwegian authorisation as a physician
• Specialist qualification in paediatrics; candidates in the final phase of their specialisation may also be considered
• Good spoken and written Norwegian
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly and build good relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Structured, responsible and motivated to contribute to the development of the department
• Police clearance certificate required upon appointment

Required skills

• Good ICT skills, preferably experience with DIPS and Metavision

What we offer

• A permanent chief physician position in a developing department
• Variety of clinical tasks and regular internal teaching and skills training
• Eight-day shift pattern with home duty
• Pension and insurance schemes through KLP

Applications must be made via Webcruiter, with certificates and diplomas attached as PDF files. The application deadline is 4 December 2026.