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About the Job

As one of our employees moves on to a new assignment, we are now looking for a new Development Manager in Public Health in the Nordost district.

We work with a focus on reducing disparities in health and living conditions. The position is organized within the Welfare and Leisure Department, under the Community Development unit. You will work on the needs of the entire population in collaboration with other municipal departments, regional operations, and civil society.

This is a varied role with great opportunities to influence your working day. The responsibilities include strategic work such as describing the health of the population, creating policy documents for public health and equal living conditions, and coordinating cross-sectoral work based on an action plan. Furthermore, the role involves initiating, supporting implementation, and coordinating public health initiatives, as well as contributing to the development of public health work within the City of Gothenburg.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a degree in Public Health or another education that the employer considers equivalent. You need to have work experience in public health, social sustainability, or similar areas, with experience working independently. You have insight into and knowledge of how the conditions for different groups affect health and living conditions, as well as experience collaborating with public actors and civil society. You also need experience working in a politically governed organization.

We are looking for you who have knowledge and experience of public health work. To succeed in your assignment, it is an advantage if you have experience leading processes, working strategically, and being structured and analytical in your approach. You need to be outward-looking, communicative, and social, and enjoy working with multiple processes simultaneously.

You are stimulated by working with complex issues and contexts and have a good ability to switch between different perspectives. You are driven and motivated by being involved in societal development and developing public health work. You communicate in a way that creates engagement and participation, and you have a very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing.

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

We warmly welcome your application!

Other Information

To ensure quality in the recruitment process, meet GDPR requirements, and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or letter. If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the recruiting manager for handling your application.

The City of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for Gothenburg's residents, visitors, and business owners. As an employee in the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you get the opportunity for interesting and meaningful tasks. The City of Gothenburg works actively to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counteract discrimination.

The district has good communications and proximity to Gothenburg's center. Here you find unique natural areas and varied housing where development, renewal, and expansion occur in many areas. The district's structure and the diversity among residents and employees make working with us developmental and educational. As an employee with us, you make an important contribution to making Nordost an attractive area to live, work, and reside in. Through your work, you help develop the city together with others. Do you want to be part of this?

About Us

The Social Services Administration Nordost works to provide residents in northeastern Gothenburg with equal and effective welfare with the possibility to live safe and independent lives. The administration provides support to individuals and families according to the Social Services Act. We also offer activities and meeting places that can give children and young people a meaningful leisure time. In addition, the administration works actively with crisis support, safety issues, association life, public health, and contacts with residents and civil society.

Welcome to a vibrant administration in a dynamic district – here we work for community and openness with a focus on those we are here for!