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Program Manager – Suicide Prevention in Transport Systems

NASP, Karolinska Institutet / Region Stockholm

NASP (National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention) is seeking a Program Manager for our program on suicide prevention in transport systems.

About the role

A key position within Sweden's leading environment for suicide research, with established collaborations with national authorities and international actors in the field.

As Program Manager, you are responsible for the strategic coordination of the program's activities and hold external representation responsibilities towards authorities and actors within the transport sector, such as the Swedish Transport Administration, the Swedish Transport Agency, and SL. You are also responsible for initiating and leading applications for external project funding.

We are looking for someone who has

• Licensure as a psychologist with clinical experience
• Documented experience working with suicide prevention within transport systems
• Practical experience in evaluating means restriction methods
• Experience leading and coordinating research or development projects

Employment type

Permanent position, full-time. We may call for interviews before the application deadline. Probationary employment may apply.

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The position is filled subject to the condition that it does not need to be reserved for internal relocation, according to current regulations.

In case of patient-oriented work within the Stockholm County Council healthcare area:

• A register check is applied before the decision on employment according to SLSO's overarching guidelines for register checks upon employment.
• Employees who will have patient contact must undergo a new employment health examination, according to current directives, conducted by the occupational health services prior to employment.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language corresponding to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required, in addition to Swedish professional licensure. The same requirement applies to non-licensed staff with patient contact.

Stockholm County Council (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare under the auspices of Region Stockholm within psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, ASIH, near-acute care, somatic specialist care, habilitation and health, as well as assistive devices. In collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, we conduct research, education, and development. Read more about SLSO here.

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