Vacant job

We are looking for you who have experience in data management and analysis and want to work with public health and vaccinations.

Do you have experience in data management and analysis, preferably within the healthcare sector, epidemiology, or infectious disease control? Then you have the opportunity to make a difference in our socially vital organization – read more and apply today!

What will you work with?

You will work as an investigator at the Vaccination Unit (VA), within the Department for Infectious Disease Control and Preparedness (SB). As an investigator, you work in accordance with the agency's overarching goals and mission.

Most investigators divide their working time between surveillance and follow-up, and investigations, remiss responses, and other projects, where the distribution may vary.

Duties include:

• Surveillance of infectious diseases (Sminet).
• Contributing to the work of systematically supporting, following up, and evaluating different aspects of the vaccination program, with a focus on benefit for the agency's target groups within healthcare and the general public.
• Producing and communicating scientific knowledge bases and methodological support that facilitate implementation within the vaccination area.
• Participating in or leading investigations and analyses prior to changes in vaccination programs.
• Together with colleagues, arranging activities and seminars for knowledge development aimed at our collaborating partners and target groups within healthcare.
• Collaborating with other authorities on vaccination-related issues.

Other duties may become relevant as the unit's work develops. Additionally, it includes performing routine tasks for investigators at the agency, such as preparing decision support materials, writing remiss responses, and participating in internal tasks.

Who are we looking for?

Requirements for the position:

• A university degree in natural sciences, medicine, epidemiology, statistics, public health science, pharmacology, nursing, behavioral science, or another related area that the agency deems relevant for the assignment.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

In addition, we consider these competencies, skills, and experiences important for you to thrive with us:

Great importance is attached to:

• Personal qualities such as good teamwork skills, being responsible, flexible, and independent. You have a holistic perspective and a good manner of dealing with people.
• Experience in data management and analysis, preferably within the healthcare sector, epidemiology, or infectious disease control.
• Experience in follow-up and evaluation of methods or measures within the healthcare sector, epidemiology, infectious disease control, or related areas.

Considerable importance is attached to:

• Experience in joint processing of registers.
• Experience in producing knowledge bases, guidelines, or recommendations within healthcare.
• Experience in collaboration in expert groups or research projects.
• Experience in investigative work within knowledge-based organizations, such as authorities, regions, or civil society organizations.

Importance is attached to:

• Experience from work or research regarding vaccination programs, vaccination follow-up, vaccination recommendations, public health, infectious diseases, epidemiology, or equivalent.

What does the unit do?

The Vaccination Unit is responsible for coordinating national vaccination programs at the national level. The mandate includes monitoring infectious diseases and vaccination coverage, as well as producing background material and recommendations to the government on whether new vaccinations should be included in national vaccination programs. The unit is responsible for national support and coordination of regions and municipalities' work with vaccination programs and recommendations. The unit also follows up and actively works on various aspects regarding vaccine acceptance.

What is it like to work at the Public Health Agency of Sweden?

We offer developing tasks where you can influence and make a difference. Regardless of what you work with, you contribute to societal benefit. You do this together with engaged and competent colleagues in stimulating collaborations. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a workplace that strives to provide equal opportunities for all and to be free from discrimination. The agency operates in Solna and Östersund.

Read more about employment and culture (https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/om-folkhalsomyndigheten/jobba-hos-oss/medarbetarskap-och-kultur/)

About the employment

You will be employed as an investigator with placement at our office in Solna or Östersund. The employment is a permanent full-time position starting with a six-month probationary period. Start date is as soon as possible according to agreement.

As an employee at the Public Health Agency of Sweden, you may be assigned to wartime duties. Some positions are classified security-sensitive where Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. Security clearance will then be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

At the agency, there may be an opportunity to agree on remote work up to 40 percent of your working time.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Unit Manager Tina Crafoord, phone 010-205 25 77.

Union representatives are Susanne Fridh for SACO, phone 010-205 23 17, and Jessika Spångberg for OFR/S, phone 010-205 29 22.

Read more about working with us (https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/om-folkhalsomyndigheten/jobba-hos-oss/)

Application

Welcome to apply for the position of investigator with us!

We have chosen to remove the personal letter from the recruitment process. Instead, you apply with your CV and by answering selection questions. The goal is to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Work psychological tests and work samples may be used as part of the recruitment process.

Please upload relevant degree certificates in connection with your application.

Read in the application form how you proceed if you have protected personal data.

Apply by 2026-06-05 via the agency's website.

Employer's case number: 01630-2026-2.1.1