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With approximately 1,000 employees, ÅHS is one of Åland's largest employers. ÅHS is responsible for all public health and medical care in Åland, with the Åland Regional Government as the principal authority. Doctors, nursing staff, dentists, various types of therapists, and other personnel form a professional workplace with short decision-making chains.
The hospital in Mariehamn is a large small hospital with broad expertise and extensive operations consisting of both primary and specialist care. In addition to the operations at the hospital in Mariehamn, ÅHS also has activity in the rural areas and in the archipelago. The university hospitals in Stockholm, Uppsala, Turku and Helsinki together with ÅHS form a network for support and exchange, for example in cases of serious illness and for education.
Not everyone who works at ÅHS is active in healthcare, but they ensure that everything runs smoothly and safely through their work behind the scenes. This includes teams for IT, kitchen and cleaning, caretaking and technical services, storage as well as office and administration.
For staff, ÅHS offers occupational health services and wellness benefits. There are also a number of apartments available to rent as a first home.
The distance between home and the workplace is rarely far in Åland – you get more time for family and leisure activities. Åland also has a rich cultural life and a wide range of courses and training opportunities.
Read more about working in healthcare in Åland.
While living and working in Åland, you are entitled to health and medical care services here. In addition to public healthcare, there are private medical clinics. Employers are often responsible for occupational health and medical care for their employees.
Read more about health and medical care at:
The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela)
Åland Health and Medical Care (ÅHS)
Do you want to work in Åland with a degree from a university or college in a country other than Finland? Then you first need to apply to have your degree or academic achievement equated with the equivalent education in Finland or in Åland. This applies, for example, if you want to work as a teacher in schools or in childcare.
The Education Office at the Government of Åland will help you with your application:
More information about the recognition of foreign professional qualifications can be found at the Government of Åland.
Welcome guide – everything you need to know before moving to Åland.
Information for those looking for a new job.
Find your new home – tips and advice for those looking for housing in Åland.
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Det finns många anledningar att välja Åland. Ibland är det jobbet, andra gånger familjen, kärleken eller möjligheten till en enklare vardag. Läs mer om hur livet på Åland kan se ut i våra intervjuer med nya ålänningar.
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