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Description of the Area/Unit

Region Norrbotten develops healthcare and other vital societal functions for the inhabitants of the county. With modern technology and digital solutions, we work purposefully to create a sustainable future. Within the IT/MT Department, we collaborate closely with the operations – together we shape the healthcare of tomorrow.

The Support Unit IT/MT is responsible for the operation and maintenance of IT and medical technology equipment at Gällivare and Kiruna Hospitals, as well as at the health centers in Gällivare, Kiruna, Jokkmokk, Pajala, and Vittangi. The work is carried out in close and county-wide collaboration with other units within the IT/MT Department.

As part of the city relocation in Kiruna, Region Norrbotten is building a new hospital expected to be completed in 2031. The IT/MT Department has a central responsibility in equipping the new hospital with IT and medical technology to ensure the functionality and ability of the operations to provide care. The Department also serves as support and advisor in planning, prioritization, and decision-making regarding development work and investments within the region's operations. The assignment also includes securing frameworks for the region's overall architecture within IT/MT and making decisions on the choice of technical platforms.

We are looking for

We are looking for an engaged and development-oriented Unit Manager who wants to take overall responsibility for further developing our operations within IT and Medical Technology (MT) in Gällivare and Kiruna. Here, you will have a key role in a socially vital operation where technology, leadership, and future healthcare meet.

As Unit Manager, you lead and develop the operations through a structured and inclusive approach. You plan, organize, prioritize, and follow up on the operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and long-term development. You are a secure and non-hierarchical leader who encourages engagement, values ideas, and puts them into practice.

With your holistic view and communication skills, you serve as a natural link between technology and operations. You build trusting relationships, collaborate closely with other functions, and actively contribute to the development of the IT/MT area within the region.

In this role, you have personnel responsibility for a group of medical technology engineers and technicians within IT and MT. You will have the opportunity to lead competent employees in an environment where the importance of technology for the quality and safety of care is crucial.

In addition to your role as Unit Manager, you will have a central role as a technical sub-project leader within IT/MT in the construction of Region Norrbotten's new hospital in Kiruna – a long-term and socially vital project where you help shape the healthcare environment of the future.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A technical university or college degree, or alternatively other education or experience that the employer considers equivalent
• Experience in leadership roles, such as manager, project manager, or team leader
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Valid driver's license (Category B)

It is meritorious if you also have:

• Experience in management roles with personnel responsibility
• Experience in project management in technical environments
• Experience working with medical technology and/or IT
• Experience in procurement and collaboration with suppliers

What you will work with

As Unit Manager for Support IT/MT, you are responsible for:

• Operation and maintenance of IT and medical technology equipment at Gällivare and Kiruna Hospitals, as well as the health centers in Gällivare, Kiruna, Jokkmokk, Pajala, and Vittangi
• Planning, implementation, and follow-up of the operation's activities, agreements, and budget, in close collaboration with other unit managers within the IT/MT Department, primarily within the medical technology area.
• Personnel responsibility for a total of eleven employees – seven based in Gällivare and four in Kiruna
• Reporting to the Operations Manager and participation in the IT/MT Department's management group

As a technical sub-project leader in the construction of the new Kiruna hospital, you will:

• Lead and coordinate technical activities within IT and medical technology
• Ensure that technical activities are identified, planned, and carried out according to the project's goals and schedule
• Compile and follow up on activity lists for the overall IT/MT area in the project
• Communicate project-wide information and strategic directions to relevant technical groups
• Work in close dialogue with the operations as well as with sub-projects within Facility Management and Real Estate to ensure that the solutions meet the needs of the operations

What we offer you

• A key role in a forward-looking and dynamic organization
• The opportunity to influence and shape the region's digital future
• An engaged and competent team
• Opportunities for remote work as permitted by the operations
• Development and career opportunities where you get to help create the health and care of the future
• Health-promoting workplaces with access to fitness activities and fitness allowances
• Link to our benefits: https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/ (https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/)

Information about the position

We offer a permanent employment in your core profession with a time-limited managerial appointment for three years. The position is full-time with placement in Gällivare or Kiruna, but presence is required in both locations some days per week. Working hours are during daytime, Monday – Friday, and the manager is on call outside working hours approximately every 8th week. Start date according to agreement.

Region Norrbotten applies individual salary setting according to collective agreement. Selection is ongoing and appointment may take place before the last application date.

We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's national minority languages and therefore value your knowledge of Sami, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish. We work actively for an equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to ensure our workplace is accessible to everyone.

Welcome with your application!