Umeå operates numerous healthcare and elderly care facilities, centers and organizations.
The Health Sector in Umeå
In Umeå, the health sector offers diverse work opportunities, reflecting the city's role as a regional healthcare hub.
Find Your Next Job in the Umeå Healthcare Sector
The presence of Norrland University Hospital, one of Sweden's leading hospitals, creates demand for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, assistant nurses, and specialists. Additionally, Umeå University’s medical faculty supports careers in research, education, and clinical practice, making it an attractive destination for academics and medical researchers.
The city also has numerous primary care centers, rehabilitation facilities, and elderly care services, offering roles in nursing, physiotherapy, and administration services, catering to a variety of skills and interests.
3 x Employers in the Healthcare Sector in Umeå
- Region Västerbotten – Approximately 5 600 people work at Norrland University Hospital, making it one of the largest employers in the region. Apply for jobs at Region Västerbotten
External link, opens in new window.. - Umeå University – The city hosts Umeå University’s Faculty of Medicine, which attracts researchers and students, contributing to innovations in healthcare and Life Science. Read about Master’s programmes and doctoral courses provided by the Faculty of Medicine External link, opens in new window..
- Umeå municipality – Umeå’s health sector includes numerous primary care centers and clinics, providing comprehensive services in the municipality. Apply for jobs att Umeå municipality
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Take your career to Umeå
Umeå’s labor market has grown rapidly, adding nearly 9 000 new jobs in the last five years. As a job seeker, you will find a diverse and dynamic job market with low regional unemployment.
Examples of positions: Nurses, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Medical laboratory technicians, Elderly care assistants
This content is produced as part of the EU-funded project Gateway Umeå, owned by the municipality of Umeå and Region Västerbotten.