Coordinating Dietitian for Healthcare Choice Västernorrland

REGION VÄSTERNORRLAND · Full-time

Storgatan 1, Härnösand, Sweden

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something greater. About the Operation Healthcare Choice is part of the Regional Management Office and is responsible for strategic development, monitoring, and governance of primary care. The unit works to create conditions for equitable, accessible, and knowledge-based care for the region's residents. We work toward more equitable, preventive, and accessible care and offer development-oriented work with great opportunities to impact the health of the region's residents. With us, you will have the opportunity to work on issues that make a difference for the population's health in the long term. The work takes place in close collaboration with primary care, child health services, maternal health services, municipalities, and other stakeholders both within and outside Region Västernorrland. We offer: A strategic and socially important assignment with great opportunities to influence the development of future primary care. A central role in the region's work on prevention, public health, and Good and Accessible Care. Collaboration with engaged colleagues and broad contact networks throughout the region. Opportunity to combine expertise in nutrition with development, improvement, and collaboration work. Flexible work arrangements and good opportunities for professional development. We are now seeking a coordinating dietitian. The position is a permanent full-time employment with start date 2027-01-11. We are looking for a licensed dietitian with an interest in prevention, public health, and operations development. As a coordinating dietitian, you will have a central role in developing preventive nutrition work in primary care and contributing to the transition toward Good and Accessible Care. The assignment requires good collaboration skills, a strategic approach, and experience in translating knowledge into practical operations development. As a coordinating dietitian, you will have a strategic assignment to develop, coordinate, and strengthen preventive nutrition work in primary care. You will work across the region with knowledge-based governance, implementation, and development of working methods that contribute to more equitable health and a transition toward Good and Accessible Care. The assignment includes close collaboration with child health services, maternal health services, municipalities, and other stakeholders in the public health field within primary care. The assignment does not involve personnel responsibility but places high demands on coordination skills, leadership through influence, and the ability to translate knowledge into practical operations development. Work Tasks Strategic development of nutrition and prevention work within primary care Implementation of national knowledge support and guidelines Coordination and support to operations and professions Collaboration with the region, municipalities, and other stakeholders Monitoring, analysis, and improvement work Education and knowledge dissemination in nutrition and lifestyle habits Qualifications We are looking for someone who: Is a licensed dietitian Has at least 3 years of professional experience as a licensed dietitian Has experience leading or coordinating development and implementation work Has good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing Holds a B-class driver's license as travel within the region occurs Has good digital competence and experience working in digital meeting and collaboration environments It is an asset if you: Hold a master's degree or equivalent in nutrition, public health, health sciences, or equivalent Have training in improvement work, implementation science, or change management Have worked with lifestyle habits, nutrition, and prevention Have professional experience with motivational interviewing (MI) Have experience in project management Have good knowledge of English in speech and writing To succeed in this role, we believe you have these personal qualities: Pedagogical insight Structured Holistic perspective Relationship-building Region Västernorrland With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, Region Västernorrland is responsible for several of the activities that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. The Region has worked for many years to create conditions for healthy and well-being employees. Your wellbeing and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 kronor per year in wellness benefits. We apply individual salary setting in accordance with applicable collective agreements. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified as security-sensitive, and security vetting may therefore be conducted. We have done our part in recruitment and therefore decline contact from job board sales representatives or other recruitment service providers. This position requires that you have valid credentials for the relevant profession. Your professional license will be verified against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any job offer is made. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!