Elderly care services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. Operations and work methods shall be characterized by respect for individual integrity and self-determination.
Healthcare for Older Adults is responsible for 24-hour healthcare services at the primary care level and currently has approximately 250 employees. Operations are divided into home healthcare services with over 1,200 patients and special residential care with approximately 900 patients.
We are now seeking a Development Manager for Healthcare for Older Adults!
What We Offer You
We offer you a meaningful assignment where you have a great opportunity to influence and contribute to safe and secure elderly care. You will have varied and challenging work in close collaboration with and support from colleagues and managers. Additionally, you have access to the benefits that Umeå Municipality offers its employees – read more about these here: Benefits - Umeå Municipality.
Learn more about Umeå Municipality at www.umea.se. You will also find information about what it is like to live in Umeå here: Nykommun.se and Move to Umeå Municipality.
Your Responsibilities
In your role as Development Manager, you will have two colleagues in corresponding positions, enabling close collaboration and shared development. You will have a broad and independent assignment where you function as close strategic and operational support to the management of elderly care operations. We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to strengthening and developing quality work within elderly care for evidence-based and safe elder care. You will drive, ensure, and further develop quality parameters in daily work, which takes place in close cooperation with our operations. This includes, among other things, supporting and strengthening quality improvement work, conducting analyses, preparing decision-making materials, and assisting in developing and revising existing procedures.
The position also includes close collaboration with other development managers and administration-wide functions to create synergies and exchange experiences and best practices.
About You
You can work both independently and in teams and can represent the department in both internal and external contexts. We believe you are comfortable conveying messages verbally and have strong abilities to express yourself both verbally and in writing. You are a reliable, analytical, flexible, and solution-focused person. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.
Requirements
Licensed registered nurse
Experience working as a nurse
Interest and experience in process management
Ability to conduct development work in politically governed operations
Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
A valid B-class driver's license is required for the position
Meritorious
Knowledge of municipal care, particularly elderly care.
We look forward to receiving your application!
About Umeå Municipality
Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be involved in societally important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable.
Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and culture-oriented city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it is like to live in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality
We are growing and therefore we might be looking for just you. Do you want more? We offer favorable conditions, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for development and lifelong learning, as well as work that matters to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.Elderly care services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. Operations and work methods shall be characterized by respect for individual integrity and self-determination.
Healthcare for Older Adults is responsible for 24-hour healthcare services at the primary care level and currently has approximately 250 employees. Operations are divided into home healthcare services with over 1,200 patients and special residential care with approximately 900 patients.
We are now seeking a…
Overview
Type
job
Status
active
Visibility
public
City
Umeå
Address
Skolgatan 31 A
GPS
63.7970413, 20.2816791
Email
Phone
Published
27. 7. 2026
Edited
30. 7. 2026
Specifications
Region
Västerbottens län
Duration
Tills vidare
Employer
UMEÅ KOMMUN
Postcode
90184
Open positions
1
Profession
Sjuksköterska, grundutbildad
Salary Type
Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
Contact
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