Deputy Medical Platoon Commander for the 31st Air Base Battalion at the Helicopter Squadron

Do you want to be an important part of and build up Sweden's air base capability during war and crisis, as well as have great individual development opportunities? As an employee of the 31st Air Base Battalion, you will serve at the Helicopter Squadron's largest unit and become an important part of Sweden's defense. We are growing and are looking for you to work as deputy platoon commander at the 14th Medical Platoon. 31st Air Base Battalion and 311st Staff and Logistics Company The 31st Air Base Battalion consists of four companies and a battalion headquarters, with the main task of operating air bases and supporting fighter aircraft units. As deputy commander of the medical platoon, you will be part of the 311st Staff and Logistics Company, whose task is to support the air base with communications services, logistics services (such as transport, fuel and catering services) and medical services. 14th Medical Platoon The Medical Platoon consists of a platoon leadership and two medical teams that work together through a rear aid station and operate mobile through various types of medical vehicles. The main task is to care for the wounded throughout the air base area and to perform preventive medical measures at the base. Main Work Responsibilities As deputy medical platoon commander, you are responsible in daily service for supporting the platoon commander with the leadership of the platoon and with defense medical expertise, as well as for training soldiers in both medical care and general soldier skills at both individual and group level. You are also responsible for the platoon's equipment and maintenance services, where you are supported by the company's quartermaster and technical chief. During exercises and operations, your task is to support the platoon commander with leadership and, if necessary, be able to lead in demanding situations as well as lead smaller units outside the base, for example when the complexity of the task is high. In addition, you should support the company and battalion with leadership in defense medicine at the base, which includes prioritizing how personnel and equipment are used to maximize medical capability. This requires that you have good defense medical knowledge and a high ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time, as the platoon operates both fixed and mobile with different tasks around the clock. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Completed officer training Swedish citizen Class B driver's license and military driver's license Meets the Swedish Armed Forces' physical requirements (FM FysS) Personal Qualities To succeed in this role, you must have very good collaboration skills and have an unpretentious approach to your colleagues and your work tasks, as well as good leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and develop subordinate personnel. We wish that you are responsive, clear, efficient and engaged with good analytical skills and are prepared to take great responsibility. Meriting Qualifications Military driver's license for tracked vehicle, truck, and/or minibus. Medical care and/or logistics experience within the Swedish Armed Forces Platoon/troop commander experience Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values safeguard 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 Form: Permanent employment with 6 months probation. Military position (OF/SO) Full-time: Full-time Placement Location: Linköping Start Date: According to agreement Information about the Position Kn Niklas Howell, Company Commander, 013-28 30 00 (switchboard) [email protected] Information about the Recruitment Process Personnel Officer, Kn Donderer 013-28 30 00 (switchboard) Trade Union Representatives: OFR/O Hkpflj, Mats Häggström OFR/S Hkpflj, Christoffer Willers SACO-S Hkpflj, Annelie Helmersson SEKO Hkpflj, Urban Hellqvist All representatives can be reached through the switchboard at phone: 013-28 30 00 Application Welcome to submit your application by October 30, 2026. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for the 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 Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Squadron is a unit with both land and sea operational focus that can operate in assignments in Sweden and internationally. Helicopter support is in demand from many. For example, for personnel, equipment, or medical transport, command, reconnaissance or surveillance assignments. The Helicopter Squadron therefore often participates in assignments and exercises with other units but also as support to society in various crisis situations. The fact that we operate throughout Sweden, the breadth of our tasks and the squadron's size with over 950 employees provides variety in work and opportunities for personal development. The majority of the Helicopter Squadron is stationed in Linköping (Malmen), where we are also responsible for Malmen Airport and Linköping garrison, with two large units in Luleå (Kallax) and Ronneby (Kallinge). Feel free to read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world. In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong set 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, fitness activities and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. 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 includes an obligation to be placed for wartime service. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. To apply for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you progress in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.

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