Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Unit for Health and Civil Society, Infection Control, Health Protection and Dental Care

Are you interested in society and want to work with interesting and varied tasks at the center of events? Then we may have the role for you! In the varied work at the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, we can offer a developing role where you, together with competent and engaged colleagues, contribute to societal development.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The Unit for Health and Civil Society at the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs comprises about 30 employees and works with policy areas that promote good living conditions in Sweden. The unit is responsible for issues related to public health, mental health and psychiatry, dental care, alcohol, narcotics, tobacco, doping, health protection and infection control, civil society, sports, religious communities, and youth issues. The unit is also responsible for the governance of the Public Health Agency, the State's Medical and Social Evaluation Board, and the Agency for Youth and Civil Society Issues. The unit is characterized by team spirit and a development-oriented working method. We work together to make people's lives a little better every day.

The group for infection and health protection and dental care consists of about 10 employees and is responsible for legislation in the field of dental care, infection control, vaccination programs, health protection issues, work against antibiotic resistance, preparedness for cross-border health threats, and the management of COVID-19. The group is also responsible for the governance of the Public Health Agency.

Responsibilities in the role of case officer for issues related to infection control and health threat preparedness:

• develop and analyze materials for the government's positions on issues related to infection control and health threat preparedness,
• participate in coordinating efforts related to infection control and health threat preparedness,
• be involved in EU cooperation and international collaboration on issues related to infection control and health threat preparedness,
• draft bills, letters, and departmental letters (DS),
• work within the framework of the government's governance of authorities, and
• contribute to budget-related work.

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Your background

We are looking for someone with a completed academic education in social sciences, law, natural sciences, or other relevant education. You have current and relevant experience for the position in independent societal-oriented investigative work within the Government Offices or another government agency, as well as experience in case management or investigative work related to infectious diseases. Furthermore, you need to have knowledge regarding infection control, health threat preparedness, and a good understanding of the requirements for working in a politically governed organization and an understanding of the role and function of the Government Offices.

It is advantageous if you have experience working with cross-sectoral issues that involve multiple units and departments, as well as work with the government's governance of authorities. If you have knowledge of epidemiology and the organization, tools, and methods of health care and infection control, this is also advantageous.

Your qualities

The employee criteria of the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

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As a person, you need to be able to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and take initiative. You are quality-conscious, judicious, and structured. You need to have the ability to quickly understand and analyze complex issues and make quick decisions. You should have good collaboration skills, and it is important that you thrive in an environment where your longer-term and strategic work is combined with quick orders with short delivery times.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Other

The employment is a temporary position until September/October 2026. A security clearance will be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you would like to know more about the job and what we offer, please contact unit manager Laura Brandell Tham. If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact recruitment specialist Isabel Åkermark: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Union contacts are Pia Fagerström for Saco and Agnes Sörensen for ST. You can reach all of them through the Government Offices switchboard, 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by March 6, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, one of ten ministries, is responsible for issues concerning the welfare of society. These include public health and healthcare, social services including elderly care, care for and rights of persons with disabilities, sickness and parental insurance, pensions and the premium pension system, as well as sports, civil society, youth policy, burial issues, and religious communities.