Anesthesiologist to Surgical Platoon - Hospital Battalion

Do you want to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where your medical expertise can make a difference both nationally and internationally? The Surgical Platoon in Gothenburg is now seeking an experienced anesthesiologist for an exciting and varied position at the Hospital Battalion. About the Surgical Platoon The Surgical Platoon is a central part of the Hospital Battalion's healthcare capability and is tasked with establishing, operating, and supporting surgical activities in field environments. The platoon contributes to ensuring that qualified surgical care can be delivered close to the area of operations, which increases the opportunity to save lives and reduce the consequences of injuries and illness. The operations include planning, establishing and operating surgical treatment facilities as well as support to military operations with qualified healthcare. The unit is continuously trained and exercised to be able to operate nationally and internationally and under conditions where regular healthcare resources are limited or heavily strained. Main Duties As an anesthesiologist, based on the patient's individual needs and sometimes complex injuries, you will independently and with limited resources perform resuscitation and damage control measures. Placement can be in both the operating room and intensive care. The professional role may include triaging patients in the acute phase. Work can take place under pressured conditions, where the tactical situation is decisive and work environments can be physically challenging. Collaboration within your own unit is always prioritized. Parts of working time may be spent abroad in international military operations or exercises with our allies. You will also participate in training both as a student and instructor, take part in exercises or plan for upcoming operations. The professional role includes military training including combat training in order to be able to protect and defend your own group and patients. The position also includes clinical work as an anesthesiologist with a civilian healthcare provider. Resuscitation according to DATC. Responsible for patient ventilation and fluid balance. Stabilize patient for transport to higher level of care/handover to another unit. Plan for perioperative and postoperative care. Participate in establishing the unit (grouping) and maintenance of equipment. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Licensed physician with specialist certification in anesthesia and intensive care. Knowledge must be current. Experience in trauma management. Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in English and Swedish. Fully healthy and meets the requirements in FMFysS. Category B driving license Personal Qualities As a person, you are flexible and can quickly adapt to different situations, environments and work constellations. Collaboration skills are important—you share knowledge, experience and information and support others in achieving common goals. You enjoy training others and strive to continuously develop in your professional role. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. MERIT FACTORS Military basic training such as completed compulsory military service, Basic Soldier Training for International Service (GSU INT), Basic Military Training (GMU) or Basic Soldier Training (GSU). Previous military service nationally or internationally, particularly in defense medicine. Documented experience in training and instructor competencies. Experience in prehospital work. For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se). Other Information Employment Form: Permanent employment, full-time 100% The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority. Employment Level: Full-time. Travel and evening/weekend service occur in the position. Work Location: Gothenburg Civilian/Military Position: Civilian Start Date: By agreement Salary: Individual salary setting Information about the Position Tobias Karlsson Reachable via switchboard 08–7887500 Information about Recruitment Julia Åhsberg Reachable via switchboard 08–7887500 Trade Union Representatives Försvarsforbundet, mailto:[email protected] SEKO, mailto:[email protected] SACO, mailto:[email protected] Officersförbundet, mailto:[email protected] Application Welcome to submit your application by September 27, 2026. Your application should include a CV and cover letter explaining why you are suited for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. --- Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit: Defense Medicine Center (FömedC) is the Swedish Armed Forces' center for the defense medicine function, located in Gothenburg. FömedC consists of a leadership with staff, the Swedish Armed Forces School of Defense Medicine (FSS), the Functional Unit (FunkE) and the Hospital Battalion (Sjhbat). At the center there is licensed healthcare personnel such as physicians, veterinarians, nurses and others. There are officers, reserve officers, civilian staff and conscripts. The Defense Medicine Center is part of the Gothenburg Garrison. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both large and small, and both at home and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, fitness benefits and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us means placement in a security classification. Usually Swedish citizenship is required. Security vetting with background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed for wartime service. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter should be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be provided. Calls from external recruitment firms and sales personnel are not welcome.

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