Main duties and responsibilities

• Acts as assistant to the Medical Director of Health, handling a wide range of tasks that support the Medical Director of Health and the Directorate of Health in fulfilling their role.

• Receives and processes enquiries from the public, the media, public bodies and companies.

• Liaises with the media, arranges interviews and writes press releases.

• Performs general office duties, including document preparation and filing.

• Prepares for and follows up on executive board meetings.

• Participates in the preparation, organisation and attendance at meetings and events.

• Liaises with international partners.

• Performs other tasks at the request of the Medical Director of Health.

Qualifications and skills

• A university degree relevant to the role.

• Substantial experience of dealing with the media is an advantage.

• Excellent knowledge of and proficiency in Icelandic are essential.

• Good proficiency in English is essential; proficiency in a Nordic language is an advantage.

• Experience of using social media to communicate information.

• Good general computer skills and proficiency with standard office software.

• Knowledge of the healthcare system is an advantage.

• Experience and knowledge of public administration are an advantage.

• A thorough, reliable approach to work, accuracy, organisational skills, and a service-oriented attitude.

• A positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, a cooperative spirit, and flexibility in day-to-day work.

Further information about the role

Salary is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant trade union.

Recruitment takes account of the Directorate's equality policy, and we encourage individuals of all genders to apply. Applications remain valid for 6 months after the application deadline unless the applicant decides otherwise. The Directorate of Health reserves the right to reject all applications. All applicants will receive a response once the appointment has been made.

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed CV and a cover letter of no more than three pages. The cover letter should state the reason for applying and explain how the applicant's education, experience and skills meet the role's requirements as set out in the advertisement.

The successful candidate should ideally be able to start as soon as possible.

For further information, please contact

María Heimisdóttir, Medical Director of Health
mottaka@landlaeknir.is - 510-1900

Þórgunnur Hjaltadóttir, Human Resources Manager
thorgunnur.hjaltadottir@landlaeknir.is - 510-1900