Career stories
On this page, you can discover career stories from the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County. The stories depict how some of our professionals found their career path and employment at our wellbeing services county.
At the Intersection of Administration and Medicine
Besides seeing patients, a doctor's duties may include much more. Eevert Partinen is a specialist in general medicine whose clinical practice is complemented by administrative and developmental tasks.
The Long Road to Becoming a Social Worker in a New Country
Ajándék Muzsalyi moved from Hungary to Finland in 2021, equipped with a social work degree and a desire to help others. Today, she is a child-welfare social worker within institutional care. Behind this achievement, however, is a challenging journey made possible by determination and support from those around her.
Nurse found her professional home in disability services
Nurse Jenni Siikarla found her professional home in disability services. The work emphasises being present and adapting to clients’ needs.
Social workers stand up for vulnerable people in society
Social justice has been a topic of interest for Maarit Lapinleimu ever since her childhood. She has worked in the social sector for almost twenty years. According to Maarit, her strengths in social work have been sensitivity and putting her personality on the line.
Expertise as a social welfare and healthcare nerd takes you a long way
Nico Vehmas’ job as a chief senior specialist at the wellbeing services county is extremely diverse. The best aspect of the job is that he has the possibility to contribute to shaping the newly established wellbeing services county.
The Journey to Becoming a Doctor: A Story of Determination
Hina Usman always knew she wanted to become a doctor, and she had a deep-seated desire to help others. Hina's father was also certain that his daughter would become a doctor.
Becoming a secretary through many twists and turns
Jaana Nyman works in the wellbeing services county as secretary to the medical director of the southwestern region. Her path to being an office secretary has been anything but straightforward. Jaana has always trusted her instincts when navigating through the many career and study options.
Passionate About Wellbeing and Helping Others
When Annaliisa Lukas faced the decision of what to study, it was her grandmother’s story and career as a midwife that resonated the most. Around this same time, a book about midwifery caught her eye. Soon, she had made her decision.
Professional Development is Motivating for Doctors
Jenny Miettinen was 14 when she read Mika Waltari's novel, The Egyptian. The tale of a doctor traveling the world and healing others left a lasting impression on her. By the time she closed the book, she had made up her mind: she was going to become a doctor.