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 might have the role for you! In the diverse 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 National Board of Health and Welfare, and the Agency for Youth and Civil Society Issues. The unit is characterized by teamwork 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 comprises about 10 employees and is responsible for legislation in the dental care area, infection control area, 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 public health issues focusing on infection control:

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

Read more about our activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your Background

We are looking for someone with a completed academic education in social sciences, law, natural sciences, or another relevant field. Furthermore, you have current and relevant experience for the position in independent societal-oriented investigative work within the Government Offices, authorities, regions, or international organizations.

It is advantageous if you have worked with cross-sectoral issues involving several units and departments and have a good understanding of the government's governance of authorities. If you have experience working with issues related to infectious diseases and have worked in a politically governed organization combined with an understanding of the Government Offices' role and function, this is also advantageous.

Knowledge of epidemiology, issues related to infection control, and knowledge of the organization, tools, and methods of health care and infection control is advantageous.

Very good knowledge of Swedish and good knowledge of English in both spoken and written form is a requirement for the position.

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 and be open to others. You come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

Read more at Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices - Regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

You should be able to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and be able to take initiative and drive development within the framework of the issues you are responsible for. You are quality-conscious, analytical, and structured. You are curious with a desire to develop as a case officer, and you have the ability to quickly understand and analyze complex issues and make swift decisions. You should have good collaboration skills and be communicative, and it is important that you thrive in an environment where your more long-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 for up to about 1 year. A security review will be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact unit manager Laura Brandell Tham. If you have questions about the recruitment process, feel free 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 via 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 related to societal welfare, including 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.