Vacant job

Unit Manager for Health and Medical Care Unit

Ref: 20260589

Job Responsibilities

The Functional Support Administration is currently undergoing an exciting transformation towards high-quality, accessible care with a focus on a person-centered approach. We are now seeking an engaged Unit Manager for our Health and Medical Care Unit to lead this important work forward.

Within the Health and Medical Care Unit, nurses, assistant nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists work in interdisciplinary teams. Their mission is to provide person-centered, health-promoting, and patient-safe care for individuals living in housing with special services under the LSS, SoL, or personal assistance. The work is conducted in close collaboration with other units within the administration to ensure high-quality and equitable healthcare for people with disabilities in Malmö City.

As a Unit Manager, you will serve as a second-line manager responsible for leading and distributing work within the unit and supporting the unit's five section managers (first-line managers) in their daily tasks. You will hold responsibility for the unit's budget, personnel, and work environment, and you will strategically plan work in collaboration with other stakeholders within the unit's scope of assignment.

This role offers an independent and varied position where you will work closely with the department head and the management group. You will have significant opportunities to influence the administration's development by contributing improvement proposals and innovative solutions within the unit's area of responsibility.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a university or college degree of at least 180 credits, such as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, social worker, or other education deemed relevant by the employer. You must also have some form of management or leadership training. Experience in leading other managers within municipal healthcare is considered an asset.

We seek someone with broad leadership experience, including responsibility for personnel, work environment, and finance. You should also have experience in leading and developing other managers.

To succeed in this role, you must have prior experience leading and steering overall operational development and change management. You should be accustomed to creating engagement and conditions for collaboration, and possess a good understanding of the legislation governing our operations – the Health and Medical Services Act (HSL), the Act on Support and Service for Certain Persons with Functional Impairments (LSS), and the Social Services Act (SoL). Previous experience working in a politically governed organization is also considered an asset.

You need to be responsive to needs and lead through collaboration and participation. Furthermore, you must understand the importance of trust-based leadership and be able to create security through clarity and continuous follow-up. You work well with others, act responsively and attentively to others' views, competence, and performance. You identify and develop relationships within the group, listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively.

You are structured and quality-conscious in your work and have the ability to view your assignment in a perspective that encompasses the entire organization. As a person, you are driven, flexible, and solution-oriented, and you communicate fluently in Swedish, both verbally and in writing.

About the Workplace

The Health and Medical Care Unit is one of three units within the Health and Development Department. The unit consists of five sections comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, and assistant nurses.

The unit has recently undergone an organizational change to interdisciplinary teams. In the Unit Manager role, you will continue the ongoing work and build up and develop the operations within the unit together with employees and section managers.

Several other specialist functions are also attached to the unit, including quality developers, professional supporters, and a Health and Safety Coordinator.

The Functional Support Administration employs over 3,400 staff members working together to create and develop even better support and services for people with disabilities. Our operations cover LSS, social psychiatry, personal assistance, escorts and relief care, and healthcare. We also care for severely ill children at home. We work for everyone's right to good health, the opportunity to work and be employed, and the ability to participate in society based on their conditions. Join us in creating a meaningful and good life for Malmö residents with psychological, intellectual, or physical disabilities!

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the citizens of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here: malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Job Information

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Extent: Full-time
• Number of Positions: 1
• Start Date: By agreement

Round 1 of interviews will be held on the morning of April 23.

Additional Information

In this recruitment process, the personal letter is replaced by selection questions to ensure all candidates are assessed equally. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process.

Malmö City strives for its employees to reflect the diversity found among the population. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to our ability as an employer to meet the needs of Malmö's residents. The position is declared vacant provided it is not required by already employed municipal staff. Your application documents are public records and are handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision regarding protected personal data, please contact the contact person listed in the advertisement for an alternative application route.

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