Vacant job

NOTE! The advertisement is posted in all municipalities of the county, but it concerns the same position. Therefore, you only need to submit one application to us.

Municipal Association Jämtland/Härjedalen

We are a municipal association formed in 2022, working for the best interests of all municipalities in the county. The association operates as a non-profit organization and has a board consisting of politicians from all municipalities in the county.

The association places great importance on being present in municipalities throughout the county, so we welcome applicants from any municipality in Jämtland/Härjedalen. The Municipal Association Jämtland Härjedalen is a location-independent employer where we work from home but travel throughout the county as required by the position.

We have a small office at Campus in Östersund, where we meet regularly to collaborate and develop together. Here, we also have an inspiring and flexible work environment, where you as an employee have good opportunities to grow and participate in our exciting and socially important projects.

About the position:

One of the association's areas of operation is Social Welfare/The Regional Collaboration and Support Structure of Social Services (RSS). Our goal is to contribute to the development of a more knowledge-based, equitable, and gender-equal social service and municipal health care in Jämtland Härjedalen. We coordinate collaboration between the municipalities of the county, with other actors such as the region, and serve as a strategic arena for joint priorities. Our work is about ensuring that the residents of Jämtland County receive equal support and care, regardless of where they live in the county.

To further strengthen elderly care, the government has allocated funds to RSS for 2025-2027 to enhance elderly care with a focus on knowledge-based care and support for individuals with dementia. This gives us the opportunity to assist municipalities in implementing new knowledge, developing more effective working methods, and creating a sustainable elderly care system.

We are looking for someone who wants to participate in this exciting work from 2025-2027.

Responsibilities:

· You will have a key position in planning, organizing, and leading county-wide development processes.

· You will support municipalities in implementing evidence-based practices and methods and ensure that the best available knowledge is disseminated and applied in practice. The work also includes systematic follow-up and analysis to create long-term improvements. This support is provided regionally as well as locally and includes travel to all municipalities in the county.

· Collaboration is a central part of the assignment, and you will work closely with municipalities, the region, the National Board of Health and Welfare, and other national actors to develop and strengthen knowledge governance in elderly care.

· You will also lead working groups, networks, and reference groups focused on improvement and development work.

· Regional coordination of the Professional Journey in elderly care may be included in the assignment.

The assignment is carried out independently and focuses on the target group and our member municipalities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence and drive development processes with both responsibility and the freedom to shape the work. We are looking for someone who thrives in a changing environment, sees opportunities in complex challenges, and wants to contribute to creating an elderly care system based on knowledge, quality, and long-term sustainability.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has a post-secondary education in a relevant field, e.g., social work, nursing, or other education deemed relevant by the employer.

· Has several years of experience working in elderly care.

· Has experience working in a politically governed organization and a good understanding of the decision-making processes within municipalities.

· Has experience in improvement/development work within social services or health care at the county level.

Desirable qualifications:

· Expertise in dementia care.

· Experience in implementation, quality work, and systematic follow-up.

Personal qualities:

· Strategic ability.

· Structured and pedagogical, accustomed to expressing yourself well in speech and writing.

· Ability to capture ideas and see opportunities.

· Solution-oriented and flexible.

· Independent and proactive.

· Network builder with the ability to create a trusting environment.

We offer:

An exciting and developing role. You will become part of an engaged team and have the opportunity to influence the development of elderly care in the county.

Location: Jämtlands län

Employment type: Project employment until December 31, 2027 (annual funding from the state is required)

Start date: July 1, 2025, or by agreement.