Investigator 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.

Do you want to contribute to the development of follow-up and public health reporting? Do you have at least five years of experience in analysis and investigative work within the public health field? Your role is important for creating and disseminating knowledge that guides work towards health on equal terms – and ensuring that insights reach the right target groups to lead to concrete actions. Read more and apply today!

What will you work with?

We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to the development of follow-up and public health reporting. In this role, you will work with the agency's comprehensive follow-up system for good and equitable health, as well as in the implementation of government assignments related to follow-up and evaluation within the public health policy area.

The unit for public health reporting and evaluation is also responsible for disseminating target group-adapted knowledge within its area of responsibility through various channels. Your task includes creating knowledge and insights that guide work towards health on equal terms – and communicating these in a target group-adapted manner through various channels, to ensure that knowledge reaches the right target groups and contributes to concrete actions.

Additionally, other tasks as an investigator at the agency include preparing decision-making materials, handling referrals, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to drive issues forward.

Who are we looking for?

Requirements for the position:

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as epidemiology or public health science.
• At least five years of experience in analysis and investigative work within the public health field.
• Several years of experience in compiling and interpreting data from various sources necessary for the follow-up of the national public health policy.

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

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Documented analytical skills, experience in independently compiling and interpreting data, preferably focusing on population health.
• Experience and good knowledge of follow-up and evaluation within the public health field.
• Personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, being responsible and exercising self-leadership, being curious about new working methods, and having a good approach. You have an easy time adopting a holistic perspective.

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

What does the unit do?

The unit for public health reporting and evaluation is responsible for following up on the public health policy goal and its target areas. We report on the development of health and the factors that influence health, both in the population as a whole and in various population groups. The unit handles several larger government assignments focusing on follow-up and evaluation.

Within the unit, there is the agency's internal evaluation support that works to ensure that the agency's evaluations contribute to increased knowledge about interventions and effects in the work for good and equitable public health.

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

We offer developing work 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 participation and culture at the Public Health Agency of Sweden

About the employment

You will be employed as an investigator based at our office in Solna or Östersund. 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. Some positions are placed in a security class where Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. A security review 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 would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact unit manager Anna Roland Andersson, phone 010- 205 25 11.

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 is like to work with us

Application

Welcome with your application for the position of investigator 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 along with your application.

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

Apply by 2026-02-16 via the agency's website.

Employer's diary number: 00194-2026-2.1.1