Interim Head of the Digitalization Unit

Inspektionen För Vård och Omsorg · plný úvazek

Solnavägen 4, Stockholm, Švédsko

Do you want to contribute to safer healthcare and social care? The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) is now seeking an interim unit head for the Digitalization Unit within the Business Area for Digitalization and IT. IVO's mission and area of responsibility are expanding. We are sharpening both our working methods and our organization to take on a larger task. In the coming years, we will need to grow our workforce. The Digitalization Unit is responsible for developing and managing digital solutions, information coordination, data supply, and data-driven working methods. About the Job As head of the Digitalization Unit, you are responsible for leading and developing the unit's work. You translate plans, decisions, and guidelines into practical implementation. You create conditions for business development and improved working methods, and you ensure legally sound and efficient case handling within the unit. You practice close and trust-building leadership where ongoing dialogue and feedback are important components. You are responsible for ensuring that your employees have the competence and resources required to carry out their work in a good and safe working environment. You report to the head of the business area and are part of their management group, where you actively contribute to coordination and strategic management of the business area. You have operational, budget, and personnel responsibility for your unit. You may have employees and fellow managers with positions at other locations, which requires that you can exercise good leadership at a distance. The role involves close collaboration with the business area head and other unit heads within the department, as well as with other units and functions within the agency. You represent the business and collaborate with other authorities and stakeholders. The Leadership Role You should be a reliable leader and employer representative with a good understanding of the employer role in relation to both employees and your direct manager. Furthermore, you should have the ability to communicate and anchor decisions and messages in a way that is understandable and appropriate. You build relationships within the agency and create conditions for a shared strategic direction for the unit and the business area. The role requires attentive, engaged, and developmental leadership, with a focus on leading, coaching, and developing employees in line with IVO's mission and goals. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: An academic degree in an area deemed relevant by the employer, Multiple years of experience as a work leader with good leadership qualities, Multiple years of experience leading and driving agile development, Multiple years of practical experience with Scrum methodology, Relevant experience working within the state or other public sector, Knowledge of laws and regulations governing public sector operations, Experience working in accordance with requirements for legal certainty and quality, Strong skills in Swedish, both spoken and written. We consider it advantageous if you also have experience with: Leading employees in change management, Representing the employer in internal and external settings, Leading qualified employees. If you have good knowledge of IVO's mission and operations, that is an advantage. Personal Qualities To thrive in the role, you need to be a present and reliable leader with operations in focus. You have the ability to create participation and engagement, and you involve employees in development work. Your leadership creates conditions for active employee participation, good dialogue, and a learning organization. You demonstrate trust in your employees' and colleagues' competence, and you take on challenges and act with courage when needed. In the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. What IVO Can Offer You We offer a developmental role in a dynamic knowledge-driven organization where you contribute to developing modern and effective supervision. We are constantly improving our working methods and strive for a workforce composition that reflects society's diversity. Read about our terms of employment and benefits here: https://www.ivo.se/om-ivo/arbeta-hos-oss/ The employment is a temporary position until March 30, 2027. The position is full-time with placement in Stockholm or Umeå, but with the option to work partly from home. Application You apply by answering our selection questions and submitting your CV. The application must be submitted in Swedish. Answer the questions clearly and thoroughly, as they form the basis for the selection process; do not refer to other documents such as your CV. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete. Apply no later than September 4, 2026. Read more about our recruitment process here: https://www.ivo.se/om-ivo/arbeta-hos-oss/ Other Information Position: Interim Unit Head, Digitalization Unit Employment Type: Temporary position from October 1, 2026 to March 30, 2027 Location: Stockholm or Umeå Working Hours: Flexible working hours/Flex time Start Date: October 1, 2026 IVO Contributes to Safe and Secure Healthcare and Social Care IVO stands for commitment and broad knowledge of Swedish healthcare and social care. We inspect, draw lessons, and work to make healthcare and social care better and safer – always with a focus on patients and service users. We have over 850 employees. Supervisory work is conducted at six regional offices in Umeå, Stockholm, Örebro, Jönköping, Gothenburg, and Malmö. In Stockholm, there are also cross-agency departments for stakeholder control, business support, legal support, analysis, planning and communication, as well as the Director General's office.