Vacant job

Do you want to be part of our team working for a stronger defense of Sweden? Do you enjoy working with operational and strategic issues concerning national security?

The Swedish Armed Forces are in a growth phase, and we are now looking for a replacement for our current transfusion specialist. We are looking for you who are an experienced transfusion specialist.

About the unit

The Defence Medical Centre (FömedC) is an educational and functional centre for defence medical issues located in Gothenburg. At the centre, there is the Functional Unit with the Provider Department. The Provider Department's task is, among other things, to support the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters with:

• Developing and maintaining the Swedish Armed Forces' blood operations.
• Holding specialist competence in blood transfusion.

In the Swedish Armed Forces' blood operations, there is currently a doctor in the role of operations manager for blood, a transfusion specialist with medical responsibility, a BMA (Bachelor of Medical Administration), and a doctor as quality coordinator.

Main responsibilities

You will continuously contribute to the development of the Swedish Armed Forces' blood operations. You will provide environmental scanning and participate in the management of blood operations within the Swedish Armed Forces. You will also participate in the planning and implementation of training and competence development.

Your responsibilities may also include supporting the development of the total defence's healthcare system. We view it as an advantage if you contribute to developing the ability to handle blood issues in a military medical context internationally.

You will be offered the opportunity for annual clinical service. The Swedish Armed Forces are growing, and your responsibilities may develop over time.

Qualifications

• Specialist doctor in transfusion medicine.
• At least 2 years of experience working in transfusion medicine.
• Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Good familiarity with the Office package.
• Category B driver's license.

Merits

• Previous international service.
• Previous experience working with health issues in or with other government agencies, such as FoHM, the National Board of Health and Welfare, MCF, etc.
• Research experience.
• Interest in leading training.
• Experience with management systems.
• Experience from basic military training, conscription, or other activities in the Swedish Armed Forces.

An individual development plan will be drawn up in consultation with the manager, containing both military and civilian aspects, with the aim of strengthening professional competence at an international level. Initially, the focus will be on system knowledge within the Swedish Armed Forces, e.g., staff training, digital systems, visits to units/centres, etc. Later, NATO training may be relevant.

Personal qualities

You handle complex issues and problems methodically and systematically, making sensible and rational assessments. We are looking for you with good analytical, communicative, and social skills. You need to have a good ability to work independently as well as in a team.

We value a non-hierarchical approach and the ability to quickly adapt to new conditions and tasks. In your role, you will interact with many different parts of the organization, which requires clear communication and great sensitivity.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees behave according to the existing values. The Swedish Armed Forces' values safeguard the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Type of employment: Permanent employment, civilian employment on a full-time basis. A 6-month probationary period applies.

Degree of employment: Full-time, or part-time according to agreement.

Place of work: Gothenburg.

Date of commencement: From 2026-10-01 or according to agreement.

For inquiries about the position:

Department Manager Fredrik Löfberg can be reached via the switchboard tel: 010-82 510 00.

Functional Unit Manager Sam Geranpayeh can be reached via the switchboard tel: 010-82 510 00.

Information about the recruitment process

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

Union representatives

OFGBG-FömedC ([email protected])

The Defence Federation ([email protected])

SACO ([email protected])

SEKO-Defence-Gothenburg ([email protected])

Last application date

We welcome your application no later than 2026-06-29. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Defence Medical Centre (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, etc. Here you will find officers, reserve officers, civilian personnel, and conscripts. The Defence Medical Centre 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, and 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.

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to 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 hiring process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented.

Interviews from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.