Logistics Officer at the Functional Unit at the Defence Medicine Centre

Försvarsmakten · Full-time

Västra Frölunda, Sweden

Do you want to combine deep material expertise with international defence collaboration? We are now looking for an experienced and driven logistics officer (OF2/SO8) with a focus on developing the defence medical logistics chain – from concept to function in military units. The Functional Unit (FunkE) consists of officers and civilian specialists such as doctors and nurses. FunkE comprises two departments, the Care Provider Department and the Development Department. Our mission is to develop and support combat units and Defence Health with guidelines for safe and secure healthcare. FunkE also conducts development and supply of medical materials and pharmaceuticals, as well as research in the Defence Medicine field. Main Responsibilities As a logistics officer at FunkE, you work at the intersection of logistics, material systems, concept development, and international collaboration. You are a key person in developing future healthcare supply, with responsibility for planning, leading, and following up on your own development projects as well as participating in Swedish Armed Forces-wide studies and concept development. You represent the Swedish Armed Forces (FM) in international forums related to NATO's and partner countries' work in defence medical logistics and materials. You lead and conduct development projects within defence medical materials and logistics, and participate in concept and capability development within the framework of FM's studies. You represent FM in NATO and international working groups, and collaborate with total defence actors, FMV, FMLOG, and international partners. In this role, you work with data analysis and use data from FM's material tracking systems, such as LIFT, PRIO, FENIX, and LISA, to identify trends and patterns that can help improve defence medical materials and logistics. You also ensure interoperability with NATO systems, such as LogFAS, NATO Codification System (NCS), and NATO Medical Information Management System (MedIS/MedCMI), to ensure that FM's defence medical materials and logistics can collaborate effectively with other nations and organizations. Additionally, you contribute to documentation, training, and development of methodological support in Swedish and English. You represent FM in international forums related to NATO's and partner countries' work in defence medical logistics and materials. The Swedish Armed Forces is growing and your responsibilities may develop over time. REQUIREMENTS Education equivalent to logistics officer OF2/SO8 within the Swedish Armed Forces Solid experience in logistics services Experience in material services and system management Good understanding of defence-specific logistics systems Good ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing Class B driver's license MERITS Experience from international assignments or exercises Previous participation in NATO working groups or collaboration projects Knowledge of additional languages besides Swedish and English Knowledge of FM systems: LIFT, PRIO, FENIX, LISA Experience in collaboration with FMV and the defence industry Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is strategic, analytical, and able to work independently as well as lead working groups and projects. You need the ability to switch between strategic and operational work. It is important that you are solution-oriented, structured, and enjoy working in a complex collaborative environment. You also need an interest in technology and system development. Finally, you need to want to contribute to strengthening Sweden's and our partners' defence medical capability. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to conduct themselves according to the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal value of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/). Other Information Employment form: Permanent employment Employment degree: Full-time Work location: Gothenburg, regular travel occurs Civil or military position: Military position, OF2/OR8 Start date: According to agreement Information about the Position Recruiting manager Sam Geranpayeh, Tel. 031-69 20 00 (switchboard). Information about the Recruitment Process Contact the HR department at FömedC if you have questions about the recruitment process; mailto:[email protected]. Trade Union Representatives OFGBG ([email protected]) Försvarsförbundet ([email protected]) SACO ([email protected]) SEKO ([email protected]) Application We welcome your application by no later than 2026-09-30. 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: Defence Medicine Centre (FömedC) is the Swedish Armed Forces' centre for the defence medicine function, located in Gothenburg. FömedC consists of a management with staff, the Swedish Armed Forces' military school for defence medicine (FSS), the Functional Unit (FunkE), and the Hospital Battalion (Sjhbat). At the centre there are licensed healthcare professionals such as doctors, veterinarians, and nurses. Here you will find officers, reserve officers, civilian staff, and conscripts. The Defence Medicine Centre is part of Gothenburg Garrison. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both in major and minor ways, and both at home and around the world. In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built 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 registry check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime positions. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The scope of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment 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 people are not welcome.