Doctor specializing in general surgery

The University Hospital of Northern Norway has a temporary position available for a doctor specializing in general surgery.
We need skilled employees with a genuine interest in the surgical fields. At UNN Tromsø, as a doctor specializing in general surgery, you have great development opportunities within all surgical fields. All fields deliver quality of high national and international standards.
A doctor specializing in general surgery will be part of the surgical primary shift and rotate between gastrosurgery, urology, cardiology, lung and vascular surgery, chest and endosurgery. The shift is an 8-part shift and involves night work.
There are clear requirements for active participation in order to achieve the educational goals. The opportunities for personal development are great and the opportunities are many at UNN Tromsø.
UNN Tromsø has a well-equipped simulation center for training surgical skills.
The positions are formally under the Breast-Endocrine and Urology Section, but are rotational positions where you gain experience from all fields of expertise before deciding which specialty to take.  
UNN HF is a regional health enterprise responsible for ensuring the population in the region has specialist health services.
UNN Tromsø offers specialised treatment to patients from all over Northern Norway.
The surgical activities at UNN are functionally divided between the three hospitals in Tromsø, Harstad and Narvik. Some of the education can therefore be given in the surgical departments in Harstad and/or Narvik by agreement. See also education plans on our website.
Tromsø city with its 77,000 inhabitants offers a unique combination of raw nature and plenty of cultural and urban offerings. 
The temporary position has the possibility of extension.      
### Tasks
patient-oriented work in the ward, outpatient clinic and operating room
contribute to progression and expected development in your own educational process
contribute professionally through teaching, supervision and teamwork
participate in work with patient safety, systematic quality work and continuous improvement of the business
participate in research
participate in the duty schedule
### Qualifications
Norwegian authorization as a doctor, as well as approved rotation service/LIS part 1
knowledge of the framework conditions for the specialist health service
proficiency in Norwegian, spoken and written
Personal qualities
You have high motivation for the surgical fields and the patient group.
You identify with UNN's strategies and values.
You have good collaboration skills across professions and occupational groups.
You communicate well with patients, relatives and employees.
You are innovative and development-oriented.
You are ambitious on your own behalf and on behalf of the institution.
You work in a structured and goal-oriented manner.
We are looking for new employees who are motivated to work for a long time at UNN.
Personal suitability is emphasized.
We offer
a solid education with clear requirements and expectations
a supervisor during specialist training
a stimulating working environment in a department with high professional competence, strong focus on practical and theoretical training, teaching and research
professional and personal development
use of modern equipment in patient treatment
good cooperation with other departments and clinics
Contact informationAnn Harriet Konradsen, Head of Department, WorkplaceHansine Hansens veg
9019 Tromsø
Key information:Employer: University Hospital of Northern Norway HF
## Reference number: Position percentage: 100%
Substitute
## Start date: 13.04.2026
## End date: 30.08.2026
## Application deadline: 18.02.2026
## About the employer:
University Hospital of Northern Norway HF (UNN) offers the population in the northernmost part of the country medical diagnostics and treatment at our hospitals in Tromsø, Narvik, Harstad and Longyearbyen. We are the university and regional hospital for all of Northern Norway, and our vision "With the patient - for the patient" reflects that we at UNN will play a team with the patients.
The approximately 6,500 employees at UNN work according to the values of quality, safety, respect and teamwork. The latter emphasizes the importance of good interaction internally, and having close and good cooperation with the municipal health service, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Helse Nord RHF and other health enterprises in the region. Read more about us at unn.no.
UNN has a special responsibility for arranging health services for the Sami population. Positive emphasis will be placed on whether the applicant has competence in the Sami language and/or culture.
UNN wants to be an employer that reflects the diversity of society and that utilizes the potential of the overall competence of the population. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply for a job at