Vacant job

Do you enjoy variety in your work? Do you want to be part of the team working towards a stronger defense for Sweden and our allies? We are looking for a person who is structured, independent, and enjoys working with administrative tasks, with a focus on personnel administration, education administration, and procurement, where your planning skills and good overview will be crucial.

Defence Medical Centre

The Defence Medical Centre is the Swedish Armed Forces' centre for the defence medicine function, located in Gothenburg. The Defence Medical Centre consists of a leadership with staff, a Functional Unit, the Hospital Battalion, and the Swedish Armed Forces' Combat School for Defence Medicine.

About the Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces' Combat School for Defence Medicine (FSS) at the Defence Medical Centre in Gothenburg is a joint resource that conducts education, training, and exercises in defence medicine underwater, on the surface, on land, and in the air. FSS consists of three departments: the Education Department, the Exercise Department, and the Simulation and Methodology Department. The Education Department conducts courses and training, and ensures the quality of defence medical education carried out by other units in Sweden. The Exercise Department plans, conducts, and evaluates education and exercises in defence medicine. The Simulation and Methodology Department conducts training, education, and development of advanced defence medical simulation and pedagogical methods to train qualified medical units within military forces. The position is located within the Simulation and Methodology Department.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the department with administration related to the execution of the department's exercises, courses, and training
• Executive support, for example during recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Administer activations/employments of part-time personnel, including reserve officers
• Process orders and purchases for the department's exercises, courses, and training, and monitor the budget

Qualifications

• University College degree with a focus on administration, communication, economics, and customer contact, or equivalent.
• At least three years of current experience in administrative work
• Good knowledge of the Office package
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing
• Category B driver's license (manual transmission)

Merits

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences/service management or equivalent
• Military basic training, for example conscription or GMU
• Previous experience working in the Swedish Armed Forces
• Experience with SAP/PRIO
• Experience with VIDAR
• Category C driver's license

Personal Attributes

We are looking for you who are flexible and stress-resistant and find it easy to handle rapid changes in work. You are good at working both individually and in a group, and are responsible in solving assigned tasks/objectives. At the Defence Medical Centre, you will work with several different professional categories such as officers, doctors, nurses, veterinarians, and other licensed personnel. You should be service-oriented and open to taking on and assisting with new tasks and duties as they arise. We will place great emphasis on your personal suitability as you are an important part of our work team.

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

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent position, 6-month probationary period applies

Workload: Full-time

Work location: Gothenburg, travel occurs in the role

Civil or military position: Civil

Salary: Individual salary setting applies

Date of commencement: By agreement

Information about the position

The recruiting manager, David Karlström, can be reached at tel. 010-82 510 00 (switchboard).

Information about the recruitment process

Contact the HR department at the Defence Medical Centre if you have questions about the recruitment process; [email protected].

Union Representatives

OFGBG ([email protected])

Defence Federation ([email protected])

SACO ([email protected])

SEKO ([email protected])

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-08-06. 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 accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: The Defence Medical Centre (DefMedC) is the Swedish Armed Forces' centre for the defence medicine function, located in Gothenburg. DefMedC 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). The centre houses licensed health care personnel such as doctors, veterinarians, nurses, and more. Here you will find 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 contributions that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong code of values based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register check will be conducted prior to 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. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.