Operations Manager at Avesta Hospital!

REGION DALARNA · Full-time

Box 712, Falun, Sweden

Join us at Region Dalarna and find meaningful work where you can make a real difference. Together we work toward a sustainable Dalarna with development opportunities throughout the region. Do you want to lead and develop healthcare at Avesta Hospital alongside dedicated managers and staff? Then keep reading! About the Operations Avesta Hospital is a small county hospital characterized by strong collaborations. Here we have brought together the Emergency Department, Medicine, Geriatrics, and Rehabilitation in one clinic, which provides unique opportunities for a fast and efficient care pathway—from emergency care to rehabilitation in the patient's home. In total, our clinic has approximately 210 employees across all professional categories. The hospital has 45 established beds distributed between an acute care unit, an internal medicine unit, and a unit for acute geriatrics, stroke, and rehabilitation. Specialized medical outpatient care is a significant part of the operations, including consultations and diagnostic services in cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology with dialysis unit, gastroenterology, and sleep medicine. Within geriatric outpatient care, we conduct dementia assessments and other general geriatric evaluation and treatment. In addition to inpatient rehabilitation, the clinic also offers outpatient, day-based, and home rehabilitation services. Responsibilities As Operations Manager, you have responsibility for personnel, budget, and operations, working to ensure that services maintain high care quality, patient safety, and cost-effectiveness. You lead and support 12 first-line managers and work with them to create a well-functioning operation with efficient workflows. An important part of the role is to contribute—in close collaboration with both managers and staff—to a work environment that is inspiring, developmental, and characterized by cooperation. You also have an active role in building strong relationships with our labor organizations, where collaboration is a natural part of daily operations. The shift toward accessible and responsive care means our operations are continuously developed and adapted. As Operations Manager, you will play a central role in collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements—not just within your own operations, but also with a holistic perspective that benefits the entire care pathway. You report directly to the Division Director for Medicine and are part of the division's leadership team, where you are expected to be a driving force in developing the operations and contributing to the strategic goals of healthcare services. Additional Information This position involves a permanent contract in your base profession with a time-limited appointment as manager for four years. Qualifications Requirements - Credentials in a healthcare profession - Previous management experience - Experience from somatic care in a 24/7 operation - Excellent Swedish language skills and good English language skills Meriting - Credentials as a physician or registered nurse - Previous experience managing other managers - Experience driving improvement projects and operations development - Experience in one or more of the operational areas: Emergency, Medicine, Geriatrics, and Rehabilitation As a person, you establish credibility in your relationships and create successful collaborations through your open and inclusive approach. You work strategically and methodically by planning operations based on both short-term and long-term goals. With a holistic perspective, you analyze complex issues, identify connections, and adjust priorities based on changing needs and conditions. You handle challenges with a flexible approach and maintain composure even in difficult situations. Finally, your communication is clear, attentive, and transparent, which builds trust and engagement. Are you the person we have described? We welcome your application! Application Process We primarily use email (from email address: [email protected]) for distribution and call notifications. Check your inbox and spam folder regularly during this period to ensure you receive all information from us. If you are or have previously been employed by Region (County Council) Dalarna, we will request internal references from your current or former manager if you become a candidate for employment. Learn more about Region Dalarna, our values, work environment and benefits, as well as what checks are conducted before employment: Work with Us - Region Dalarna We have done our part and therefore do not wish to be contacted by other sales companies or recruitment firms. Trade Union Contacts Vision [email protected] SACO [email protected] Kommunal [email protected] Vårdförbundet [email protected] Ledarna [email protected] Läkarförbundet [email protected]