Substitute Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Healthcare and Social Services Administration

Östersunds kommun · Vollzeit

Östersund, Schweden

The Healthcare and Social Services Administration in Östersunds municipality has significant responsibility for strengthening civil defense within municipal healthcare and social services. The Unit for Operations Support and Development within the Healthcare and Social Services Administration is now seeking a substitute emergency preparedness coordinator until December 31, 2027, starting in the fall. The assignment is to support operations within the Home Care/Residential Care sector and the Disability Services sector in becoming better prepared to meet future challenges and thereby protect the most vulnerable residents when needed most. The goal is to enhance civil preparedness so that the administration's critical societal functions can continue to operate regardless of disruptions. The Unit for Operations Support and Development is a staff unit responsible for managing and developing operational systems, welfare technology, and security and facility-related matters. We are located in modern activity-based premises at Sollidenvägen 64B. The unit consists of approximately 30 employees and is organized into two parts: an operational part responsible for programming and deprogramming of safety alarms, digital locks and other welfare technology, and a part working on strategic assignments. Your New Position As an emergency preparedness coordinator, you will work closely with both the Healthcare and Social Services Administration's security coordinator and the operations within the sectors. The purpose of the assignment is to support the operations' work with continuity management and to build robust crisis preparedness. It involves creating conditions for healthcare and social services to function well even during crises; for example, various types of societal disruptions and heightened alert status. Your main tasks are to: Support the operations in their continuity management work; i.e., plan how they can continue to provide critical societal services during heightened alert status and in other peacetime crisis situations. Support the operations in emergency preparedness planning; i.e., how they can manage larger, prolonged serious events and heightened alert status. Participate in the work of applying municipality-wide methods for continuity management and planning for peacetime crisis situations. Exercise activities, such as participating in the planning, execution and evaluation of exercises. Work with implementing new legal requirements. Your Competence Requirements Academic degree from college/university in risk and crisis management, or other extensive experience in preparedness work within municipal operations Good knowledge of legislation regarding total defense and heightened alert status, civil defense, and municipalities' measures before and during extraordinary events Merits Documented experience in risk management, crisis work, and/or work with civil defense Experience in conducting workshops, establishing governing documents, and supporting operations in establishing routines You express yourself fluently in Swedish, both verbally and in writing The position is classified as requiring security clearance and requires approved security vetting. We Are Looking for You We are looking for someone who considers the broader perspective and has a comprehensive view of complex issues. You understand your role well, can see long-term consequences, and adjust your actions accordingly by identifying causes and finding well-founded solutions. In your work, you are aware of established goals and work in a structured manner by organizing and prioritizing your tasks efficiently. With good collaborative skills, you build trusting relationships by being receptive, communicative, and constructive in working with others. You communicate clearly, ensure that messages reach their intended audience, and that expectations are clear for all parties involved. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. We warmly welcome your application! How the Recruitment Works Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and cover letter with your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with the application. We will ask you to supplement these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to posting and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives. What Do We Offer? Östersunds municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from your first year of employment, vacation exchange, fitness allowance or fitness hours. Through our benefits portal, you have access to independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Healthcare and Social Services Administration Within the Healthcare and Social Services Administration, we apply flexible employment levels for permanent employees. This means that as an employee, you have the right to work up to full-time within other operations in your sector. This gives you a chance for variety, new experiences, and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the operations' needs are met. Working with heart at the Healthcare and Social Services Administration means that you contribute to creating simpler, richer, and more secure lives for residents in Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It matters. Really.