The Directorate of Health
Specialist vacancies with the Chief Epidemiologist
9th April 2026
The Directorate of Health is seeking to appoint two specialists in Communicable Disease Control, with one focusing on infection control and prevention and the other on preparedness and response planning.
The roles are diverse, engaging, and demanding, requiring initiative, professionalism, and a service-focused mindset. The immediate supervisor is the Chief Epidemiologist, but the specialists will work closely with other experts within Communicable Disease Control, as well as with external specialists within and outside the Directorate.
Employment rate is full-time (100%)
The application deadline is 4 May 2026
For more information about the main tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications, please visit Starfatorg
Infection Control Specialist
Response Plan Specialist
Further information
Guðrún Aspelund, gudrun.aspelund@landlaeknir.is, 510-1900
Þórgunnur Hjaltadóttir, thorgunnur.hjaltadottir@landlaeknir.is, 510-1900