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The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's development. Does this sound like something for you? We welcome your application!

The Functional Unit

The Functional Unit (FunkE) consists of officers and civilian specialists, including doctors and nurses. FunkE comprises two departments: the Provider Department and the Development Department. Our mission is to develop and support combat units and the Armed Forces Health Service with guidelines for safe and secure healthcare, where preventive work plays a key role. FunkE also conducts development and supply of medical materials and pharmaceuticals, as well as research within the field of Defence Medicine.

Main Responsibilities

As a psychiatrist at the Centre for Defence Medicine, you will have varied tasks, including contributing to investigations and personnel cases within the organization via, for example, the Armed Forces Health Service or other authorities. You will lecture on psychiatry within the authority and externally when needed. You will provide training on psychiatry and mental illness in a military context. Clinical assessments may occur occasionally. The role also involves participating in the design, development, and delivery of the defence psychiatry course starting in autumn 2026. Part of the responsibilities include supporting and collaborating with the Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces on policy issues and missions related to defence psychiatry. You will also support the Chief Psychiatrist by visiting units to create a holistic view of current and future needs for psychiatry within the armed forces. All work is conducted in accordance with the Health and Medical Services Act.

The Swedish Armed Forces are growing, and the responsibilities may develop over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Licensed physician with specialist training in adult psychiatry.
• Completed Specialized Postgraduate Medical Education (ST).
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Extensive experience working with the Office package.
• Category B driver's license.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is loyal, analytical, and has a good ability to work both independently and in a team. You must have a solid scientific background and an interest in psychiatry in socially beneficial and security-related contexts. You need to be able to work proactively. In your role as a defence psychiatrist, it is also important that you have the ability to switch between assignments with short delivery times and slower processes. It is important that you want to influence the development of Swedish defence psychiatry at the unit level, local level, and partly at the national level. You need to have a good ability to collaborate with other professional groups, authorities, and organizations. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

MERITORIOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical experience equivalent to at least 2 years of professional practice after completing Specialized Postgraduate Medical Education (ST).
• Doctoral degree in psychiatry or a related field.
• Understanding of authority operations.
• Experience in research and knowledge in assessing scientific reports.
• Previous service in the Swedish Armed Forces, especially military overseas service.
• Officer's Degree.

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Gothenburg, regular travel occurs in the role

Civil or military position: Civil employment, 6-month probation period applies

Start date: By agreement

Information about the position

Recruiting Manager Fredrik Löfberg, Tel. 010-82 51 000 (switchboard).

Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces Cave Sinai, Tel. 010-82 51 000 (switchboard).

Information about the recruitment process

Contact the HR department at FömedC if you have questions about the recruitment process; [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Union Representatives

OFGBG ([email protected])

Försvarsförbundet ([email protected])

SACO ([email protected])

SEKO ([email protected])

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-06-15. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position.

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Applications for this position will only be received via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

--------------------------------------------------------Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:The Centre for Defence Medicine (FömedC) is the Swedish Armed Forces' centre for the function of defence medicine, located in Gothenburg. FömedC consists of a leadership with staff, the Swedish Armed Forces Combat School for Defence Medicine (FSS), the Functional Unit (FunkE), and the Hospital Battalion (Sjhbat). At the centre, there is licensed healthcare personnel such as doctors, veterinarians, nurses, and more. Here you will find officers, reserve officers, civilian staff, and conscripts. The Centre for Defence Medicine is part of the Gothenburg Garrison. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world. In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life. An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.