Chief Physician - Psychiatry

Would you like to work in a role that influences both the lives of individual patients and the development of the entire operation? As Chief Physician in Psychiatry at the Porvoo Psychiatry, you will combine clinical work, multi-professional collaboration and leadership in a way that visibly improves the quality of care. We seek a permanent appointment for a Chief Physician for the Porvoo psychiatry mood disorders clinic within the Itä- and Keski-Uudenmaan psychiatry line. Start date 1.10.2026 or by agreement. The Itä- and Keski-Uudenmaan psychiatry line is responsible for specialized psychiatric care for the population of Itä-Uusimaa and Keusote areas. You will work as part of a knowledgeable and development‑minded organization that prioritizes high-quality care and staff development. The unit you will oversee is the mood disorders unit in Itä-Uusimaa. As Chief Physician you play a central role in leading and developing outpatient services in collaboration with the head of department and other supervisors within the teams. In addition to administrative duties, you will advance care processes for mood disorder patients in cooperation with other HUS psychiatry actors, strengthen cooperation with the local wellbeing services region, and engage in clinical patient care. The role may also include supervision of specialist trainees and medical students. You will work closely with other outpatient units on the line. We offer you a real opportunity to influence development and quality of care in a multidisciplinary, collegial environment. You will have a chance to develop your leadership skills and participate in training and supervision. As an employer, HUS also provides comprehensive staff benefits, such as Epassi exercise and culture benefits and various employee discounts. If you wish, you can participate in the psychiatry on-call roster at Hyvinkää hospital or perform on-call duties. The role’s salary is 8412.75 €/month, with potential seniority and other supplements. Trial period 6 months. Interested? Please apply by the deadline, 25.9.2026. At HUS you are part of the most impactful care. Eligibility: specialization in psychiatry and experience from administration or leadership roles in psychiatry, willingness to develop outpatient services, good collaboration and interaction skills, and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. Flexible working style and development-mindedness are appreciated. The role offers an excellent opportunity to grow into management responsibilities. Qualifications include board-certified psychiatrist and governance/leadership experience; must be licensed to practice medicine. (Trainees in final stages may be considered for substitutes). Finnish language proficiency required; Swedish acceptable with good Finnish knowledge; or excellent Swedish with sufficient Finnish. We require vaccination protection per health care facility laws and health status evidence for tuberculosis screening. Contacts: Linjajohtaja, ylilääkäri Annika Thomson, 0504273130, annika.thomson@hus.fi; ylilääkäri Markku Paavola, 0503710808, markku.k.paavola@hus.fi (to be reached Mon-Fri).