Vacant job

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something greater.

The Corona Commission's report on deficiencies in elderly care has identified, among other things, collaboration and competence gaps in the care of the elderly. In the region, IVO has also criticized collaboration and care during inspections. The establishment of this function is a political decision.

Your employment will be within Vårdval Västernorrland in the Regional Management Office in the area of Planning and Political Support. The assignment is of a strategic and coordinating nature and aims to contribute to equitable care and treatment of the elderly population in Västernorrland.

Vårdval Västernorrland is organizationally placed within the Regional Management Office in the Regional Management Administration. The unit's mission mainly involves support for civil servants and budget management for the Regional Council's political order of primary care and child and adolescent dental care according to the Act on Freedom of Choice Systems (LOV). The unit also has a mandate to provide central support for the region's maternal and child health care.

We are now looking for a Chief Physician in Elderly Care. The position is a permanent employment of approximately 75% with the possibility of combined employment in other activities/research. Start date is 2026-02-01 or as agreed.

Chief Physician in Elderly Care for Planning/Political Support, Region Västernorrland Job Responsibilities

The unit offers varied tasks and provides good opportunities for professional development in a closely collaborating team with extensive contacts both within and outside the region. The role includes:

• Contributing medical, ethical, and legal expertise in the field of elderly care
• Collaboration between different levels of care and specialties for a cohesive care chain

Your work will be in good cooperation with medically responsible physicians in primary care and the medically responsible nurses in the municipalities, as well as the medically responsible for rehabilitation, which is key to the assignment.

You will also contribute to quality monitoring and development by:

• Identifying and proposing indicators for monitoring
• Following current research and development in the field
• Developing and updating medical guidelines and routines in collaboration with partners

The assignment also includes training based on needs in identified areas, as well as participation in councils/networks that are relevant to the assignment and within the framework of knowledge management.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed physician with specialist competence in general medicine and/or geriatrics
• Has 3 years of full-time clinical service after obtaining specialist competence
• Has good knowledge of the legislation governing the conditions of primary care and the primary care reform
• Has at least 4 years of work experience in the field of elderly care/elderly health
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing
• Has a B driver's license

It is meritorious if you

• Have a defined medical responsibility and/or area of expertise
• Have teaching and mentoring experience
• Have leadership and administrative experience/training
• Have a doctorate in a relevant subject area
• Have research merits

To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualities

• Self-driven
• Holistic view
• Ability to collaborate
• Quality-conscious

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the services that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. 

The region has been working for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 SEK per year in wellness grants. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/sv/jobb-och-utbildning/att-jobba-pa-region-vasternorrland/sa-har-jobbar-vi/formaner/).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified in a security class, and a security review may therefore take place. We have made our choice of media for recruitment and therefore request no contact with advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services. This position requires you to have a valid license for the current profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any job offer. Read more here: The register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/statistik-och-data/register/halso-och-sjukvardspersonal/).

Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!