Communications Specialist at the Defense Medicine Center

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Do you have experience as a communicator? Are you interested in social media? Can you photograph, film, and create content? Do you want to work with communications for the Defense Medicine Center? If so, we have a job for you on the staff as a communications specialist! The Staff The Defense Medicine Center (FömedC) staff is organized into J1-J9 divisions where FömedC has chosen to group certain functions with natural connections. The staff has expertise in business development, production management, exercise planning, financial management, personnel management, material management, monitoring, methodological support, etc., operational command, as well as preparedness and national emergency response, which makes the staff's work tasks varied, developmental, and dynamic. The communicator will work on communications together with FömedC's Communications Director. Main Responsibilities As a communicator on the staff, you will be supervised and work closely with the Communications Director. Your main tasks will be to develop and drive the production of content and materials (such as text, images, video) for publication in digital and social channels and platforms both externally and internally. You will thus photograph and film our operations in different contexts and environments. The work also includes supporting events, visits, and other PR activities, which means the work to a large extent involves collaborating with internal and external target groups. In addition, there will be regular administrative tasks. The Swedish Armed Forces is growing and work tasks may develop over time. REQUIREMENTS Postsecondary education in communications Previous experience as a communicator or equivalent work tasks that the employer deems relevant Experience creating content for web and social media Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English Driver's license (category B) MERITORIOUS QUALIFICATIONS Current experience from the Swedish Armed Forces or defense-related operations Good ability to produce photos and videos Experience with editing Good ability to manage the Meta platform Personal Qualities You have good communicative and social skills and the ability to work independently. You work in a structured and efficient manner with a solution-focused approach. With your personality, you contribute to stability and security in the group. We want a positive work environment where we work together, support each other, and stand by one another. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is responsible toward yourself and your colleagues. You need to have social competence and be able to collaborate with different parties and actors both internally and externally. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the values in place. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se). Other Information Employment Type: Permanent position. The employment begins with a 6-month probationary period. Employment Level: Full-time Work Location: Gothenburg; regular travel is part of the position Civilian or Military Position: Civilian Start Date: By agreement Position Information Communications Director Gustaf Rydelius, 010-82 510 00 (switchboard) Recruitment Process Information Contact the HR department at FömedC if you have questions about the recruitment process; mailto:[email protected]. Labor Representatives OFGBG ([email protected]) Försvarsförbundet ([email protected]) SACO ([email protected]) SEKO ([email protected]) Application Welcome to submit your application by August 10, 2026. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suited 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 Defense Medicine Center (FömedC) is the Swedish Armed Forces' center for the defense medicine function, located in Gothenburg. FömedC consists of a management with staff, the Swedish Armed Forces Defense Medicine School (FSS), the Functional Unit (FunkE), and the Hospital Battalion (Sjhbat). The center has licensed healthcare personnel including doctors, veterinarians, nurses, and others. There are officers, reserve officers, civilian staff, and conscripts. The Defense Medicine Center is part of the Gothenburg Garrison. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that impact other people's lives, both large and small, and both domestically and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong values foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness benefits, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security vetting with background checks will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed on wartime duty. 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. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and sales representatives are not welcome.Do you have experience as a communicator? Are you interested in social media? Can you photograph, film, and create content? Do you want to work with communications for the Defense Medicine Center? If so, we have a job for you on the staff as a communications specialist! The Staff The Defense Medicine Center (FömedC) staff is organized into J1-J9 divisions where FömedC has chosen to group certain functions with natural connections. The staff has expertise in business development, production management, exercise planning, financial management, personnel management, material management,…

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29. 7. 2026

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2. 8. 2026

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