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Do you want to help build a new Defence Healthcare unit at the Swedish Armed Forces Örebro Garrison?

The primary task of Defence Healthcare is to provide health care, medical care, and occupational health services to employees and conscripts. The unit also supports medical readiness during exercises and operations. The staff consists of civilian employees who are mobilization-placed in their regular positions.

Main Responsibilities

Defence Healthcare will consist of doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, and other professionals. During the establishment phase, one-third of the department's staff will be on-site. A significant part of your work will involve participating in the setup of the department, creating routines, developing working methods, and building the team.

During the construction period, your work and training may, to some extent, be conducted in collaboration with other garrisons. You will receive support and mentoring from Defence Healthcare units in other locations.

After the establishment phase, the main work will focus on standard assessments and tasks related to primary care, as well as preventive health work in teams with other professions. You are expected to manage and develop your own professional area in collaboration with the rest of the Defence Healthcare team.

What We Offer

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variety and complexity, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy a number of benefits, including:

• Competence development based on operational needs and your career goals.
• Three hours of exercise per week during working hours, with the possibility of reimbursement for sports clothing and start-up fees.
• A good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28–35 days of annual leave, depending on age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and sick leave for dependents (VAB), as well as the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Doctor (MD).
• Specialist competence in General Practice.
• Category B driver's license and manual handling competence.
• Swedish citizenship.

Personal Attributes

To succeed in the role at Defence Healthcare – Örebro Garrison, we look for someone who is driven and works hard to achieve set goals and deliver good results. You thrive on development and adapt easily to changing circumstances. As a colleague, you show initiative, delegate tasks, and empower others. The position requires strong collaboration skills and an aptitude for planning and creating structure.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and how you fit into the Defence Healthcare Örebro team.

Merits

• Previous employment or service in the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience working with laws and regulations within the medical and occupational health and safety fields.

Other Information

The position is for at least 50% with the possibility of increasing the workload, and begins with a 6-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces. The employment includes international work obligations and a requirement to be mobilization-placed.

The position is based in Örebro. The role involves travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is generally conducted during working hours; otherwise, it is compensated according to current agreements. Work on unsocial hours and irregular working schedules may occur.

Normal working hours: Monday to Friday, office hours, with flexitime applied.

We welcome your application by 2026-05-31. Your application should include a CV, a cover letter, and relevant certificates and course diplomas. Interviews will be conducted continuously throughout the recruitment process. For questions, contact HR Generalist Ellen Schagerström at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

At least two references, one from a manager and at least one from the current employer, will be provided upon request.

The Swedish Armed Forces value the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment processes.