Archivist at the Public Health Agency of Sweden

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a national knowledge authority working for better public health. The agency does this by developing and supporting society's efforts to promote health, prevent ill health, and protect against health threats. Our vision is a public health that strengthens societal development.

We are looking for an engaged archivist with a university degree in archival science and solid knowledge of the regulations for state archival operations. With us, you will have the opportunity to work with appraisal investigations, receive archival deliveries to our e-archive and paper archive – while developing your skills in a dynamic environment. If you enjoy structure, quality, and collaboration – this is your chance to make a difference! Read more and apply today.

What will you work with?

As an archivist, you will:

• Conduct preservation and appraisal investigations, update the agency's document management plan and classification structure.
• Participate in the work with archival deliveries to the agency's e-archive and take part in the e-archive's archival care.
• Engage in various cross-functional working groups and monitor archival issues.
• Receive deliveries to the agency's paper archive.
• Provide advice and support and participate in training initiatives at the agency.
• Work with other tasks within the archival function.

The work also involves handling classified documents. Sweden's membership in NATO imposes additional requirements on the agency's information management.

Who are we looking for?

Requirements for the position:

• University degree with 60 credits (40 points) in archival science.
• Professional experience as an archivist within public operations.
• Solid knowledge of the regulations for state archival operations.

In addition, we see these competencies, abilities, and experiences as important for you to thrive with us:

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Experience with appraisal investigations.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Basic knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• We place great importance on personal qualities. As an archivist, you need to have a pronounced sense of responsibility for the tasks, a careful and structured working method. Additionally, you need to have good collaboration skills and be service-oriented.

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Experience working with e-archives.
• Professional experience as an archivist within state operations.

What does the unit do?

The unit for archives and document management is responsible for the agency's archives and registries and establishes the agency's document management plan. The unit investigates preservation and appraisal and is responsible for the agency's reporting of public documents through registration, archival accounting including classification structure and document management plan. Additionally, the unit is also responsible for archival care. The unit includes both registrars and archivists who work closely together, even though their main responsibilities and tasks differ.

What is it like to work at the Public Health Agency of Sweden?

We offer developing tasks where you can influence and make a difference. Regardless of what you work with, you contribute to societal benefit. You do this together with engaged and competent colleagues in stimulating collaborations. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a workplace that strives to provide equal opportunities for all and to be free from discrimination. The agency operates in Solna and Östersund.

Employee relations and culture at the Public Health Agency of Sweden

About the employment

You will be employed as an administrator based at our office in Solna. The position is a permanent full-time employment that begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date is as soon as possible by agreement.

As an employee of the Public Health Agency of Sweden, you may be placed in a war position. Certain positions are classified where Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. Security clearance will then be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

At the agency, there may be an opportunity to enter into an agreement for remote work of up to 40 percent of your working time.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact unit manager Britt-Marie Larson, phone 010-205 25 05.

Union representatives are for SACO Pi Zetterquist, phone 010-205 22 95, and for OFR/S Jessika Spångberg, phone 010-205 29 22.

Read more about what it's like to work with us

Application

Welcome with your application for the position of archivist with us!

We have chosen to remove the personal letter from the recruitment process. Instead, you apply with your CV and by answering selection questions. The goal is to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Psychological tests and work samples may be used as part of the recruitment process.

Please upload relevant degree certificates in connection with your application.

Read in the application form how to proceed if you have protected personal information.

Apply no later than 2026-01-06 via the agency's website.

Employer's diary number: 05192-2025-2.1.1