Unit for Health and Civil Society, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs

Do you have experience working with issues related to infectious diseases? Do you have knowledge of the healthcare system and the organization, functionality, and working methods of infection control? Then you might be the one we are looking for. With us, you will work in a dynamic and politically governed organization, right in the center of events.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The Unit for Health and Civil Society at the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs works with policy areas that promote good living conditions in Sweden. The unit is responsible for issues related to public health, mental health and psychiatry, dental care, alcohol, narcotics, tobacco, doping, health protection, and infection control, civil society, sports, religious communities, and youth issues.

The group for infection control, health protection, and dental care consists of about 6-8 employees and is responsible for legislation in the field of infection control, vaccination programs, health protection issues, work against antibiotic resistance, preparedness for cross-border health threats, and the management of COVID-19. The group is also responsible for the governance of the Public Health Agency and the National Board of Health and Welfare (SBU).

The tasks are varied and include everything from analyzing and compiling materials for the government's positions on issues related to infection control and health threat preparedness, to ongoing tasks such as drafting bills, letters, and departmental communications. In this role, you will also contribute to budget-related work and work within the framework of the government's governance of agencies. You will also be involved in coordinating efforts related to infection control and health threat preparedness nationally and in collaboration with other EU countries.

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Your background

You have completed an academic education in social sciences, law, natural sciences, or another relevant education that the employer assesses as equivalent, combined with experience in investigative work in the Government Offices. You also have experience working with issues related to infectious diseases. Additionally, you have knowledge of issues related to infection control and health threat preparedness. You need to have a good understanding of the demands of working in a politically governed organization and an understanding of the role and function of the Government Offices. It is advantageous if you have knowledge of epidemiology as well as knowledge of the organization, functionality, and working methods of the healthcare system and infection control.

Your qualities

As a person, you need to be able to work under time pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and take initiative. You are quality-conscious, judicious, and structured. You need to be able to quickly familiarize yourself with and analyze complex issues and make quick decisions. You should have good collaboration skills, and it is important that you thrive in an environment where your longer-term and strategic work is combined with quick requests with short lead times.

Other

Temporary employment for approximately 6 months.

Location: Stockholm.

Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.

The position is classified in a security class, and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact unit manager Laura Brandell Tham at 08-405 95 25 or group manager Hanna Lobosco at 08-405 38 31. Union contacts are Pia Fagerström for Saco and Karina Åbom Engberg for ST. You can reach all of them through the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by April 25, 2025.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, one of ten ministries, is responsible for issues related to the welfare of society, including public health and healthcare, social services including elderly care, care and rights for people with disabilities, sickness and parental insurance, pensions and the premium pension system, as well as sports, civil society, youth policy, burial issues, and religious communities.