Medical Officer to the 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla

Main Responsibilities

As a medical officer at the 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla, you will work at the flotilla staff and have close cooperation with the head of the medical section and the staff physician. Together, you will organize, develop, and ensure the quality of the medical function within the flotilla. Your work includes actively supporting the flotilla's units by training and evaluating soldiers and sailors, as well as assisting with material management. On larger vessels, there will be licensed personnel serving temporarily, for whom you will manage their service. Time will be allocated for maintaining your own clinical competence.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse
• Specialist officer/Officer
• Driver's license at least B

Personal Qualities

You are stress-resistant, attentive, service-minded, and have a professional attitude towards your surroundings. You have the ability to work both independently and in a team. You are structured and flexible, with a high level of self-motivation. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience serving at sea
• Training or experience in training others
• Previous pre-hospital work

Other

Employment type: Permanent position. A six-month probationary period applies.
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Karlskrona
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement

Salary: Individual salary setting

Selection

We will invite candidates for selection trials at the 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla, Karlskrona in the spring of 2026. During selection, tests will be conducted including physical basic requirements, swimming 400 m, and lifesaving.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Head of Medical Section 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla, Emma Berg, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives:

Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson
Officers' Union, Jonas Rydmarker
All can be reached via FM switchboard 010 82–85 000

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-16. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla is an operational unit in the Swedish Navy. The flotilla has the capability to control maritime areas, shipping routes, and maritime traffic, conduct operations on and under the surface, and clear mines in port areas, coastal waters, and open seas. The unit operates both nationally and internationally. Ships and staff train both sailors and officers to be immediately ready for operational deployment. The flotilla also continuously contributes personnel to various international missions.

Year-round and around the clock, the flotilla contributes to security by patrolling and monitoring Swedish territorial waters.

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities 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 clearance 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 nature of this obligation varies depending on the type of position.

Applications for employment must include a CV and a cover letter. 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.