Ophthalmologist
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("Company in Vaasa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 94% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,938–€3,896). The listed pay band (€183–€208) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 4 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Vaasa, Finland | €1,662/per month | €2,349/per month | €4,080/per month |
| Company in Vaasa, Finland | €2,938/per month | €3,399/per month | €3,896/per month |
Solo Health is seeking an Ophthalmologist for Vaasa Central Hospital in the Ostrobothnia wellbeing services county for the period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028. The role is based in the ophthalmology unit, focusing specifically on the outpatient clinic. The duties include examining and treating adult and pediatric patients referred to the clinic, as well as managing official working hours emergency eye care. The specialist must be capable of diagnosing and treating both common and rare specialized eye diseases. The role involves elective and emergency minor procedures, such as laser treatments and Ozurdex implants, and consulting other healthcare staff. Surgical procedures such as cataract or eyelid surgeries are not part of the job description. The work is independent but integrated into a multidisciplinary team including nurses and an optometrist. The hospital uses the LifeCare patient information system. Working hours are 8:00 to 15:30, including a 30-minute lunch break. Compensation is based on experience, and there is an option to work as a professional practitioner.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Examine and treat adult and pediatric patients at the outpatient clinic
- Manage official working hours emergency eye care
- Diagnose and treat common and rare specialized eye diseases
- Perform elective and emergency minor procedures (e.g., laser treatment, Ozurdex implants)
- Consult other healthcare staff and guide nurses on intravitreal injections
Requirements
- Specialist qualification in ophthalmology
- At least 2 years of experience as an ophthalmologist
- Vaccination protection according to Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act
- Good oral and written skills in at least one of the national languages of Finland and at least satisfactory skills in the other
Skills & Technologies
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| Jyväskylä, Finland | 12 |
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| Lahti, Finland | 11 |
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| Espoo, Finland | 8 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 8 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 8 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 8 |
| Pori, Finland | 8 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 6 |
| Turku, Finland | 6 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 5 |
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| Ii, Finland | 1 |
| Kemiönsaari, Finland | 1 |
| Eura, Finland | 1 |
| Utsjoki, Finland | 1 |
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|---|---|
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| Practical Nurse | 9 |
| Psychiatrist | 7 |
| Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | 4 |
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| Nurse responsible for general care | 3 |
| Addiction Medicine Physician | 2 |
| Neuropsychologist | 2 |
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| Psychologist | 2 |
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| Dental Hygienist | 2 |
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| Speech Therapist | 2 |
| Occupational Health Physician | 2 |
| Social Worker | 2 |
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| General Practitioner or Specialist Doctor | 1 |
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| Child Psychiatrist | 1 |
| Psychiatric Specialist | 1 |
| Family Doctor in Central Finland | 1 |
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| Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist | 1 |
| Healthcare Assistant | 1 |
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| Department Physician | 1 |
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| Urologi - Kemi, Lappi | 1 |
| Ophthalmology Specialist | 1 |
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| General Practitioner or Specialist | 1 |
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| Neuropsykologi - Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 161 |
| Senior | 6 |
| None required | 2 |
| Junior | 1 |
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