Vacant job

Are you interested in and want to develop military medical capabilities? The Hospital Battalion is looking for a Training Officer who wants to contribute to developing and maintaining the military capability of Company 2a in the field.

About Company 2a

Company 2a is part of the Hospital Battalion and has the task of contributing to the Swedish Armed Forces' medical capability by establishing, operating, and supporting healthcare operations in the field.

The unit consists of personnel with various competencies within healthcare, logistics, and command. Together, they create the conditions for quickly attending to, treating, and evacuating injured and sick soldiers under demanding conditions.

Through regular training and exercises, the company develops its ability to operate in both national and international missions. The focus is on delivering safe and effective healthcare while strengthening the unit's endurance and operational effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities

The Training Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading training within one or more service branches such as vehicle, quartermaster, or medical training. The student material may vary between conscripts, permanent staff, and temporary staff. As a Training Officer, you are also expected to be able to serve as a Planning Officer at the company level, where the main tasks consist of planning, coordinating, and leading sub-functions or tasks assigned by the unit.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved officer's degree or specialist officer's degree.
• Swedish citizenship.
• Class B driver's license.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish.
• Good physical ability according to the Swedish Armed Forces' requirements.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is curious and has a desire to develop new concepts together with others. You are stimulated by challenges, have high work capacity, and the ability to work both independently and in groups under varying physical and psychological conditions. We value a non-hierarchical approach and the ability to quickly adapt to new conditions and tasks.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of troop training.
• Training in land combat.
• Experience of planning and leading operations at company command level.
• Instructor or leadership training within the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Experience from national or international missions.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base protects the equal value of all people, justice and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Permanent, full-time 100%

The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probation period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full-time. Travel and evening/weekend duty occur in the position.

Place of work: Gothenburg

Date of commencement: By agreement

Salary: Individual salary setting

Information about the position

Christian Johansson

Reachable via switchboard 08–7887500

Information about the recruitment

Julia Åhsberg

Reachable via switchboard 08–7887500

Trade Union Representatives

Försvarsförbundet, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

SEKO, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

SACO, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Officersförbundet, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-30. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position.

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

Please note the vacation period during weeks 28–31.

Applications for this position will only be received 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 defence medicine function, 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 health care personnel such as doctors, veterinarians, nurses, etc. Here there are officers, reserve officers, civilian staff, 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, both at home and around the world.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security check with register control will be conducted before 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 employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Interviews from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.