Specialist Physician

Försvarshälsan in Bodens Garnison is seeking a physician with a specialization to the Health and Medical Care Section. We offer you, who are secure in your professional role and enjoy working independently and in teams, a meaningful opportunity to further develop your skills in line with the strong growth of the Armed Forces. As an employee at Försvarshälsan, your expertise is valued as it uniquely contributes to a robust and secure society.

About the Unit

Försvarshälsan is an expert resource that supports the employer with broad Defense Medical capability. Our main mission is to perform daily health and medical interventions for conscripted personnel as well as occupational health care for employed staff within Bodens Garnison.

Försvarshälsan is part of the Garrison Support Unit at I 19 and currently has 28 employees consisting of doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, medical secretaries, health educators, occupational safety engineers, and management. The operations consist of two sections, Health and Medical Care and Occupational Health Care. The sections work collaboratively to support the employer.

Main Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities include assessing and treating individuals who are conscripted at the primary care level, as well as conducting medical examinations and fitness assessments. You will be part of interdisciplinary teams that support employers and employees in work adaptation and rehabilitation, and provide advisory support in investigations of substance abuse issues and work-related injuries, which is part of the occupational health work within Bodens Garnison. Your work will vary with the needs of the units, and you will work closely with medical personnel at the clinic and with companies, with varied tasks that partly take place under field conditions. The role of a physician also includes participation in the Armed Forces' exercises.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Physician with specialist training in e.g., general medicine or other assessed relevant education
• Good ability to work independently as well as in teams with other professionals
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing (Swedish/English)
• Driver's license at least B manual

PREFERABLE

• Experience in general medicine and/or occupational health care
• Experience working in a military context or completed military basic training
• Experience in health and medical care, for example, emergency care and pre-hospital care

Personal Qualities

You are driven, unpretentious, and have high integrity. We also see that you are responsible, meticulous, proactive, and service-oriented. You have a flexible working style and a desire to develop the operations forward. The work requires a good ability to independently plan, execute, and evaluate the results of completed work and assignments within an organization that is changing and at times requires reprioritization.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

Employment form: Civil permanent position starting with a 6-month probationary period.

Employment rate: Full-time (40h/week) Mostly scheduled during daytime weekdays, but scheduled work during other times may occur. The position includes 3 hours of physical training during working hours.

Work location: Boden

Travel in the job may occur

Start date: By agreement after approved background check

Opportunity for internal training and professional development in the defense medical field.

Individual salary setting applies

For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Deputy Department Head Maria Runelöf, tel 070-585 92 98, Section Head Maria Hardselius, tel 073-359 50 11

Union representatives can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard 010-825 10 00

OFRO Håkan Jansson

OFRS Annelie Forshage

SACO Björn Astermo

SEKO Susanne Thunberg

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-23. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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I 19 is one of Sweden's largest regiments with operations in Boden, Kiruna, Tåme, and Grubbnäsudden/Lomben. The main location and leadership for the regiment are in Boden.

The regiment's most important task is to build combat units, and in the coming years, I 19 will gradually develop the new Norrbotten Brigade. By 2028, the regiment should be able to train, stockpile, and mobilize the entire brigade, including the associated functional units; command, field operations, air defense, and logistics. The brigade should be able to engage in combat in all environments but be specialized for combat in the subarctic environment of the Nordic region.

The regiment also includes the Armed Forces' winter unit, which has the task of coordinating and supporting the development of the Armed Forces' winter capability.

The conscription training is conducted at the Norrbotten Armored Battalion, which is responsible for training and maintaining units for the Norrbotten Brigade. The regiment also consists of the regimental staff, Försvarshälsan, the Garrison Support Unit, the Logistics Unit, and the Local Planning Unit.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.

Security screening with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.