Vacant job

Do you want to be part of building a new Defence Health service at the Swedish Armed Forces Örebro Garrison?

The primary task of Defence Health is to provide health care and occupational health services to employees and conscripts, as well as to support medical readiness during exercises and operations.

The staff consists of civilian employees who are mobilization-placed (krigsplacerade) in their regular positions.

Main Responsibilities

Defence Health will consist of doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, and others. During the establishment phase, some of the department's staff will already be in place, so 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, and you will receive support and mentoring from Defence Health units in other locations.

After the establishment phase, the main work will focus on standard assessments, controls, and tasks within occupational medicine and primary care. You are expected to manage and develop your own professional area in collaboration with the rest of the Defence Health 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 good opportunities for development and internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy a number of benefits, including:

• Competence development based on operational and personal needs
• Three hours of exercise per week during working hours, with compensation available for sports clothing and start-up fees
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28–35 days of vacation per year, depending on age according to collective agreements
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB (childcare leave), as well as the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions

Qualifications

• Nursing degree
• Specialist competence in a clinical specialty
• Experience in occupational health services
• Category B driver's license and manual handling certification
• Swedish citizenship

Personal Attributes

To succeed in the role at Defence Health – Örebro Garrison, we are looking for someone who is driven and works hard to achieve set goals and deliver good results. You thrive in development environments and adapt easily to changing circumstances. As a colleague, you show initiative, delegate tasks, and empower others. The position requires strong teamwork skills and an ability to plan and create structure.

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

Merits

• Completed MKA course
• Previous employment or service in the Swedish Armed Forces
• Experience working with laws and regulations within medicine and occupational health and safety
• Experience driving development within your own specialty

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 an obligation for international service and mobilization placement.

The position is based in Örebro. The work involves travel, both domestic and international. 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 during office hours, with flexitime applied.

Please submit your application by 2026-05-10. Your application should include a CV, a cover letter, and relevant certificates and course proofs. Interviews will be conducted continuously throughout the recruitment process. For questions, contact HR Generalist Ellen Schagerström at [email protected].

At least two references, one from a manager and one from the current employer, must be available 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.