Coordinating Dietitian for Vårdval Västernorrland

REGION VÄSTERNORRLAND · Vollzeit

Storgatan 1, Härnösand, Schweden

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something larger. About the Operation Vårdval 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 evidence-based care for the region's residents. We work toward more equitable, preventive, and accessible care and offer developmentally focused work with great opportunities to influence the health of the region's residents. With us, you have the opportunity to work on issues that make a difference for population health in the long term. 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 societally important assignment with great opportunity 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 excellent opportunities for professional development We are now seeking a coordinating dietitian. This is a permanent full-time position with start date 2027-01-11. We are looking for a licensed dietitian with interest in prevention, public health, and operational development. As a coordinating dietitian, you will have a central role in developing primary care's preventive nutrition work and contributing to the transition toward Good and Accessible Care. The assignment requires strong collaboration skills, a strategic approach, and experience in translating knowledge into practical operational development. As a coordinating dietitian, you have a strategic assignment to develop, coordinate, and strengthen preventive nutrition work in primary care. You work across the region with knowledge 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 actors in the public health field within primary care. The assignment does not involve personnel responsibility but places high demands on coordination abilities, leadership through influence, and the ability to translate knowledge into practical operational development. Duties 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 Training 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 work experience as a licensed dietitian Has experience leading or coordinating development and implementation work Has good knowledge of Swedish, spoken and written Holds a valid driver's license as travel within the region is required Has good digital competence and experience working in digital meeting and collaboration environments It is advantageous if you Hold a master's degree in nutrition, public health, healthcare science, or equivalent Have training in improvement work, implementation science, or change management Have worked with lifestyle habits, nutrition, and prevention Have work experience with motivational interviewing (MI) Have project management experience Have good knowledge of English, spoken and written To succeed in this role, we believe you have these personal qualities Pedagogical insight Organized Holistic perspective Relationship building Region Västernorrland With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, Region Västernorrland is responsible for several of the operations 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. Be part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. The region has worked for many years to create conditions for supporting healthy and well employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 kronor per year in wellness contributions. We apply individual salary setting according to applicable collective agreements. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it's like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - To work in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are placed in security classification and security clearance may therefore be conducted. We have made our best effort for recruitment and therefore decline contact from recruitment service vendors or other sellers of recruitment services. This position requires that you have valid credentials for the relevant profession. Your professional credentials will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any offer of employment. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!