The Children and Women's Centre is a unit within Region Östergötland. Paediatric and adolescent care takes place in two clinics, one at the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Vrinnevi Hospital in Norrköping and at Crown Princess Victoria's Children and Youth Hospital at Linköping University Hospital, also including an outpatient clinic at Motala Hospital.
You will work in an environment that is characterized by joy, responsibility and respect providing family-centered care. We are now looking for someone who wants to contribute to our activities and to our vision of developing the children's and youth hospital of the future.
Region Östergötland is the main health care provider in Östergötland county with approximately 14000 employees, 11600 of which in healthcare. Three hospitals and 43 primary care centres are available for the general population, as well as 40 public dental clinics. The university hospital in Linköping serves the south-eastern part of Sweden with 1.2 million inhabitants.
Our mission is to provide excellent care to all our inhabitants. We collaborate closely with Linköping University, one of Sweden´s leading research institutes in healthcare, life science and education. Both Region Östergötland and Linköping University are top ranking in the national level of education and as providers of health care. Our departments offer good opportunities for your professional development.
The region offers a broad range of leisure activities with a stunning countryside, rivers, lakes and the Baltic Sea, as well as a rich cultural life. Here you find direct connections to the cities of Stockholm, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, and four international airports within one hour of travel.
We offer a position as a paediatric oncologist with 30% time allocated for research in the field.
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Crown Princess Victoria's Children and Youth Hospital treats patients between the ages of 0-18 for both medical and surgical diseases. We conduct county health care and highly specialized regional and national health care in inpatient- as well as outpatient care. Our operations are located at Linköping University Hospital (inpatient, outpatient) and Motala Hospital (outpatient care). Research and development work is a high priority at our hospital. Many different professional groups work together with the goal of giving children and young people the best possible care.
One of Sweden’s six paediatric oncology centres is situated in our Children’s hospital in Linköping. Our Childhood Cancer Centre consists of inpatient care, clinics and day care. In addition to children with oncological and haematological diseases, the ward also treats children with diabetes in need of inpatient care and children with neurosurgical diseases. The collaboration between the various units at Crown Princess Victoria's Children and Youth Hospital is well developed, and the department also has the expertise to care for children with other medical and nursing needs. We participate in national and international studies in paediatric oncology and our own research is conducted in collaboration with Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV) and the University of Linköping. At the Paediatric Cancer Centre there are two senior physicians who have completed their doctoral degree and three doctoral students in paediatric oncology, one of whom is expected to defend his thesis in 2027.
We are looking for someone who is a qualified paediatric oncologist and has a previous research commitment. As you work in constant dialogue with patients and colleagues, it is a requirement that you have very good knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing.
We are also looking for someone who shares our commitment to the best health of children and young people throughout their lives. The success behind The Children’s and Youth Hospital is teamwork, which is why it is important that you work well with others. You are meticulous. You take initiative and are committed to ensuring a positive healthcare experience for the children and their families. You are positive and have a professional approach in your work where family-centered care is in focus. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Before moving to Sweden you need to reach a certain level in the Swedish language and have your medical training recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare https://legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se/en/licence-application/.
Prior to employment in a patient-related job within Region Östergötland, you will be asked to fill in a health declaration.
The employment will start with a trial period, combined with further language studies. If the trial period will be proved satisfactory and you demonstrate required skills recognized by the County Council of Östergötland, it will automatically turn into a permanent employment.
All contracts follow local and national collective agreements. Salary is set individually depending on your qualification and experience.
You will receive continuous information and support from the International Office in Region Östergötland, regarding relocation, establishment and language education.
If you are an EU/EEA citizen you may be eligible for support from EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme, an EU mobility scheme with the aim to increase mobility of workers and match those to employers with shortages in EU. https://arbetsformedlingen.se/other-languages/english-engelska/eures-targeted-mobility-scheme
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Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Linköping | Län: Östergötlands län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: 2026/749 | Kontakt: Lisa Törnudd +4610-1031336, | Facklig företrädare: Malin Bélteky, Östergötland Medical Association +4610-1036894, | Publicerat: 2026-04-27 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-06-21
