Inspectors with a legal background wanted at IVO

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to safer healthcare and social services? The Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) is now seeking inspectors with a legal background for Gothenburg and Stockholm to develop state supervision and permit assessment.

About the job

As an inspector, you will work with cases within self-initiated operational supervision, which may involve matters within healthcare, dental care, and social services. You will collaborate with departmental lawyers to ensure that the authority's assessments and decisions are in line with applicable legislation, which may also involve on-site inspections at various operations. We work together nationally, and you will have colleagues across the country. In your work, you will come into contact with both care providers and staff as well as the public. As an employee at IVO, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to safer healthcare and social services through self-initiated operational supervision alongside engaged and qualified colleagues.

Your main tasks will include:

• handling cases within self-initiated operational supervision
• making legal assessments within the case type
• participating in inspections as needed
• managing incoming referrals.

The positions are permanent with a six-month probation period, based in Gothenburg and Stockholm. Travel may occur in the role.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• a law degree
• at least two years of relevant work experience from the public sector
• good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both spoken and written
• a driver's license for manual transmission vehicles.

To succeed in the role, you need to have good collaboration skills and a high level of integrity. Furthermore, the role requires that you are confident in your profession and have good judgment. As IVO is in an exciting expansion phase, it is important that you can adapt to changes and see opportunities in them.

During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

We consider it an advantage if you also have:

• work experience from another authority
• experience in the areas of supervision in healthcare and/or social services
• previous experience in supervision, investigative work, or qualified cases.

What can IVO offer you?

We offer you a developing role in an exciting knowledge organization. You will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you and your colleagues contribute to our ongoing work to develop modern and effective supervision in Sweden. We continuously work with new methods, approaches, and tools to achieve the best results. We strive for a composition of employees that reflects the diversity of society.

Read about our terms of employment and benefits here: Work with us | IVO.se (https://www.ivo.se/arbeta-hos-oss)

Application

You apply by answering our selection questions and attaching your CV. Your application should indicate how you meet the requirements profile. The questions are based on the requirements profile for this recruitment, and your answers will form the basis for the selection process. Your application is considered complete only when you have answered the questions. Apply by March 16, 2026.

IVO contributes to safe healthcare and social services

The mission of the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) is to contribute to safe, high-quality healthcare and social services that comply with laws and regulations through supervision and permit assessment. The authority is characterized by a strong commitment and a broad and deep knowledge and understanding of healthcare and social services in Sweden. We exist for the benefit of care recipients. The authority has approximately 800 employees. The supervision work is carried out at six regional departments across the country. The departments for permit assessment, analysis, planning, communication, and operational support are located in Stockholm, as is the director general's office.