Logistics Officer at the Defence Medicine Centre

Do you want a central role in keeping operations running through effective logistics and material management? We are looking for a meticulous and solution-oriented logistics officer who enjoys planning, coordinating, and ensuring that the right resources are in the right place at the right time.

Defence Medicine Centre

The Defence Medicine Centre is the Swedish Armed Forces' centre for the function of defence medicine, located in Gothenburg. Our mission is to provide the Armed Forces with qualified personnel in health and medical care, and the assignment also includes the development and supply of medical materials and pharmaceuticals. The Hospital Battalion serves as the Armed Forces' operational field hospital unit with operational capability both nationally and internationally, focusing on management, logistics, and medical care. Additionally, the unit conducts conscription training. The personnel categories at the unit include medical staff, officers, soldiers, and conscripts.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include planning and executing material maintenance, focusing on ensuring that equipment and systems are in good condition. Furthermore, the role is responsible for planning and executing transport services, which includes organizing and coordinating transport to meet operational needs. Supply management is another central task, requiring careful planning and execution to ensure that the right resources are available at the right time. Finally, the work involves placing orders in existing support systems, where administration and follow-up of the ordering processes are an important part of the responsibility.

Qualifications

• Completed and approved specialist officer training/reserve officer training, or YOP (NBO)
• Relevant and current experience of logistics service in the Armed Forces
• Ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish and English
• Driving license B for manual transmission

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a structured and responsible person with good planning skills. In this role, you will work with planning and executing material maintenance, transport services, and supply management, which requires accuracy and a solution-oriented approach. You enjoy collaborating and have a good ability to coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders. Furthermore, you are flexible and take the initiative to ensure that the operational needs are met effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

• Completed logistics training within the Armed Forces
• Knowledge of systems LIFT, PRIO, and VIDAR
• PRIO training in Warehouse and Technical Services
• Civil education or experience in warehousing, transport, or hazardous goods/flammable materials

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent

Level: At least appointed SO 6 or equivalent

Employment rate: Full-time. Travel and evening/weekend work may occur in the position.

Work location: Gothenburg

Start date: By agreement

Salary: Individual salary setting

The employment involves a military placement in the Hospital Battalion.

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Inquiries about the Position

Patrik Sidling, tel FM switchboard: 031692000

Inquiries about the Recruitment Process

Malin Hansson, tel FM switchboard: 031692000

Union Representatives

SACO, saco-gbg@mil.se

SEKO, seko-forsvar-goteborg@mil.se

Officers' Union, ofgbg-fomedc@mil.se

OFR/S, forsvarsforbundet-Goteborg@mil.se

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-03-17. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.