Vacant job

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a national knowledge agency working for better public health. The agency achieves this by developing and supporting society's work in promoting health, preventing ill health, and protecting against health threats. Our vision is a public health that strengthens society's development.

Are you a specialist physician with many years of clinical and/or academic experience in vaccination issues, immunology, or infectious disease control?

Then you might be the one we are looking for! Read more and apply today.

What will you be working with?

We are looking for you who want to work with vaccinations, disease and vaccine surveillance, and environmental scanning. We are seeking a colleague with documented knowledge and many years of experience in work within the vaccine area. You will work as an expert physician at the Vaccination Unit (VA), within the Division for Infectious Disease Control and Preparedness (SB). As an expert physician, you will work in accordance with the Public Health Agency's overarching goals and mission, specifically with issues concerning vaccination programs and recommendations for vaccinations.

Who are we looking for?

Requirements for the position:

• The person we are looking for must have Swedish authorization as a physician and Swedish proof of specialist competence in a field relevant to the tasks.
• Experience working clinically as a specialist for at least five years, either in Sweden or in another country, within a specialty relevant to the tasks, such as infectious diseases, pediatrics, general practice, immunology, clinical pharmacology, clinical microbiology, or another relevant specialty.
• Experience of work or research in the field of vaccinations, immunology, microbiology, or infectious disease control, in a senior role with responsibility for independent decision-making in medical matters.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

In addition, we consider the following competencies, abilities, and experiences important for you to thrive with us:

Great importance is attached to:

• Personal qualities such as good cooperation skills, the ability to be responsible, flexible, have a good manner of dealing with people, and a holistic perspective in your role with an understanding of the organization's mission.
• Documented analytical ability, for example through experience of independently analyzing and compiling health data from scientific publications and other literature, preferably with a focus on monitoring vaccination programs, recommendations, and new vaccines.
• Experience in producing systematic literature reviews.
• Experience in developing and communicating guidelines, care programs, monitoring programs, or infectious disease control leaflets.
• Experience working in expert groups, clinical investigations, research projects, or similar contexts.

Considerable importance is attached to:

• Research experience.
• Experience participating in work on vaccine issues, for example in expert groups, clinical investigations, research projects, vaccination programs, and/or monitoring.
• Experience working with infectious disease control issues.

Importance is attached to:

• Education in epidemiology and/or public health science or equivalent.
• Experience in knowledge dissemination to the healthcare profession.
• Experience in personnel management, project management, or other leadership.
• Education at PhD level.

What does the unit do?

The Vaccination Unit coordinates, is responsible for, develops background material, and provides recommendations on vaccinations and vaccination programs.

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

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 is a workplace that strives to provide equal opportunities for all and to be free from discrimination. The agency has its operations 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 analyst with placement at our office in Solna or Östersund. The employment is a permanent full-time position and begins with a six-month probationary period. Commencement is as soon as possible according to agreement. There may be an opportunity to take leave of up to 40 percent to combine the position with clinical work or research at another employer.

As an employee of the Public Health Agency, you may be assigned to wartime duties. Some positions are classified for security 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 conclude an agreement for 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.

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

Application

Welcome to apply for the position of analyst with us!

We have chosen to remove the cover 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 reference number: 01623-2026-2.1.1