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Do you want to lead an organization that makes a concrete difference for the residents of Malmö and contribute with clarity and development in a changing organization? Then this could be the right assignment for you.

About the Department

The Department of Health and Prevention is responsible for Malmö city's health-promoting and preventive work according to SoL and HSL. We strengthen the participation of the elderly, combat involuntary loneliness and violence in close relationships, and develop new forms of support and community.

About the Assignment

We are looking for a unit manager for a temporary position of approximately 12 months. You will have a clear strategic and operational leadership responsibility and the opportunity to influence direction, governance, and culture in the unit's continued work.

You will lead six section managers with a focus on strengthening responsibility, collaboration, and clear roles. Your task is to provide the managers with good conditions through clear, coaching, and present leadership.

In the management team, we will shape structures, distribution of responsibilities, and working methods together. You will be an important part of creating a sustainable and functioning management chain.

The structures and working methods of the organization are under development, which may involve changes where you will play a central role in creating stability and development.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Manage goals, finances, personnel, and results.
• Create good conditions for section managers and employees.
• Lead, organize, and coordinate the development of the unit.
• Coach section managers towards clarity, accountability, and common goals.
• Work with change management.
• Contribute to a clear work culture and a long-term sustainable direction.

We Offer You

• A socially important management assignment with great opportunities to influence.
• A workplace focused on preventive work and new SoL assignments.
• Leadership development and support in a changing organization.
• A solid introduction and close collaboration with the department management.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Relevant academic degree.
• At least 5 years of experience as a manager (at least first-line level).
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, and in documentation.

Meritorious

• Experience as a manager of other managers.
• Work experience within SoL and/or HSL operations.
• Experience collaborating with other public actors or the non-profit sector.
• Work experience from similar operations.

Personal Qualities

In this role, you need to be secure, stable, and have good self-awareness. You handle challenging situations with calm and focus and find it easy to collaborate and build trust. As a leader, you provide clear direction, create engagement, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed. You communicate clearly and effectively, solve problems together with others, and see the big picture in your decisions and priorities.

Information about the Position

Employment type: Temporary employment
Scope: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Start date: By agreement

About the Workplace

In the health, care, and social services administration, we are Malmö city's second largest administration with approximately 5,500 employees. We have the overall responsibility for Malmö's home care, nursing homes, meeting places, home healthcare, rehabilitation, and its assistance handling. Together, we create a dynamic and future-smart organization. An organization that can meet today's needs and tomorrow's challenges. With commitment, curiosity, and heart, we make everyday life easier for tens of thousands of Malmö residents. Follow our exciting development on Facebook (https://sv-se.facebook.com/halsavardochomsorg/).

Read about Malmö city as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb).

Other

Please note that Malmö city has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

Malmö city strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. Therefore, we welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö residents.

Malmö city has been a Finnish administrative area since 2015. This means that the municipality must inform about the rights of the Finnish minority, offer elderly care entirely or to a significant extent in Finnish, and promote the Finnish language and Finnish culture. It also means a right to use Finnish in contact with us in the municipality. Since Malmö city is a Finnish administrative area, it is an advantage if you can speak Finnish. We warmly welcome your application! / Tervetuloa hakemuksesi kanssa!

Read more about the Finnish administrative area here: Finnish Administrative Area - Malmö City (https://malmo.se)