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Do you have a strong commitment to leadership issues? Do you want to be part of developing managers and leaders within Region Östergötland? Do you have knowledge and experience in this area?

One of our knowledgeable employees has received a different assignment within the organization. Therefore, we are looking for you who, in close collaboration with colleagues, will provide training in the area and contribute to the development of secure and competent managers and leaders. If you recognize yourself in the description, we welcome your application and hope you will become our new colleague.

Our Offer

For life forward. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about our region's development, and about those who live and visit here. We want to continue to be at the forefront with care, research, and education. It is about daring to think new thoughts – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with efficient systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, others create the prerequisites for vital interventions. Here, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life forward.

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Job Description

In your role as an HR Specialist, you will base your work on the region's strategic goals and plan and implement competence development initiatives. You will conduct leadership development in the form of various programs aimed at managers and leaders in the region. Examples include "Developing Leadership for Managers," "Clinical Leadership for ST Doctors," and the program "Leader but not Manager" aimed at those in leadership roles. The distribution and implementation of each program are planned together in the work group, term by term. During the work week, you conduct the full- or half-day activities included in each program, independently or together with a colleague. You collaborate and receive administrative support from education administrators at the unit.

You collaborate with guest lecturers, other functions within the region, HR colleagues, and others. A large part of the role involves familiarizing yourself with educational material, absorbing new research, and monitoring the external environment. Based on the operational needs and with the help of evaluations, you identify needs for improvement and development in the area.

Work Group

The work group currently consists of four engaged and competent colleagues. Everyone works independently with their assignments but provides each other with collegial support and contributes to each other's competence development. You will be introduced to the assignment step-by-step with the help of competence development and support from experienced colleagues. Gradually, you will independently plan and carry out assignments on your own.

The unit has a total of 20 employees who, with their various HR competencies, support and develop managers and employees in the region. Here you will find development-oriented colleagues who help each other and have fun together.

About You

You have an academic degree in behavioral science or another post-secondary education at the university level deemed suitable for the position. It is an advantage if you are a certified supervisor in "Developing Leadership" according to the Swedish Defence University's concept.

You have previously worked with leadership and employee development at the individual and group level and are an experienced process leader. You have experience and the ability to work from a coaching approach. It is an advantage if you have personal experience as a manager or leader and of working with change management.

You have knowledge of theories and models regarding leadership and employment as well as individual and group development. You are interested in new research findings and have the ability to translate relevant research into practice.

To succeed in the role, you need to have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and have an easy time creating engagement and participation in the groups you meet. You adapt to changed circumstances and are sensitive to the participants' needs. You are communicative and value developing and maintaining good relationships. You are secure and stable as a person, take responsibility for your task, and drive your assignments independently.

Application and Employment

Before employment in a patient-oriented role within Region Östergötland, you will be asked to fill out a health declaration.

We warmly welcome your application! If you need help registering in the system, contact Customer Service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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