Communications Officer at International Office
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research across several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society undergoing transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is being created. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description Internationalization at Umeå University is conducted at many different levels and encompasses both employees and students. The International Office works on university-wide internationalization matters. Our mandate includes responsibility for the university's participation in multiple exchange programs, networks, and other collaborations, supporting mobility for students and employees, tuition administration, international student recruitment, and international alumni activities. We work in close collaboration with departments, faculties, and other units. We are responsible for university-wide exchange agreements and coordinate the university's participation in several exchange programs and networks. The International Office is an independent unit within the university's administration with 20 employees. We can offer a dynamic workplace with exciting interactions with students, faculty, and collaboration partners from around the world. We are now seeking a communications officer for a six-month fixed-term position at 100% capacity. Start date September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Duties As a communications officer, you will be part of the communications team at the International Office. The team works strategically and operationally to support the unit's internal and external communications, promote the university to recruit international students, and coordinate international alumni activities. As a communications officer at the International Office, you will participate in various working groups with other staff members at the unit. You will also be part of national and international networks within higher education. Your duties will include the following: Produce, update, and structure content for websites and other channels to support students and employees on internationalization matters. Support the unit with internal and external communications, for example through collaborative platforms, newsletters, presentations, networking events, etc. Work with content for websites, social media, and other channels to promote Umeå University as a study destination for international students. Write internal and external news and articles in Swedish and English. Plan and create content for social media in Swedish and English. Plan and execute digital and physical events for prospective and current international students and alumni. Produce and/or project manage orders for printed and digital materials, such as brochures, advertisements, posters, roll-ups, and exhibition materials. Participate in smaller and larger projects linked to the International Office's activities. Qualifications University degree in communications or another field that the employer deems relevant. Relevant and current experience with: Planning, implementing, and following up on communications initiatives Adapting messages for different target audiences and channels Working with social media and digital communications Writing for websites, news media, or other platforms You have excellent ability to express yourself in English and Swedish, both verbally and in writing. The position requires high standards of both accuracy and a logical and systematic approach. As a person, you are analytical with a strong drive to turn ideas into practice through dialogue with others. You view collaboration with others as a natural and obvious part of the work, while being proactive, self-directed, and flexible, as well as willing to take significant personal responsibility. You have an interest in international matters, a service-oriented approach, are outgoing, and value interaction with students and employees. Personal suitability is weighted heavily. With your application, we would like you to attach optional work samples, such as a short editorial text, a description of a social media campaign, a film, or a webpage. Please also describe the purpose, target audience, and channel. Terms This is a fixed-term employment position comprising full-time work for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Submit your application through the university's recruitment system Varbi, and it must be received by Umeå University no later than August 6, 2026. For this recruitment, you apply with only your CV and optional work samples. In the application form, you will be asked questions about why you are applying for the position and provide information about your qualifications and experience related to the advertised position. For more information, contact Ingrid Svensson, Unit Manager, 090-786 56 35, [email protected] We look forward to receiving your application! Umeå University aims to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to sales representatives: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job postings.
International Coordinator EC2U, Temporary Position
Description International Office is seeking an engaged and responsible international coordinator who wants to contribute to the university's internationalization efforts within the university alliance EC2U (European Campus of City-Universities). As an international coordinator, you will work to support the activities and people connected to the alliance work. The formation of a university alliance is financed through one of the EU's flagship initiatives for the development of higher education, the European Universities Initiative. The EU's investment in European university alliances aims for universities in different European countries to collaborate across disciplines in in-depth strategic alliances to address various future issues and societal challenges. The goal is to raise the quality of European higher education and contribute to inclusion and strengthened competitiveness. Students within the alliance will be able to customize their education with courses from the different universities. Through the Erasmus+ program, students and employees receive funding for exchange periods in the other countries. You can read more about the European Universities Initiative here: https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/european-universities-initiative The focus of the EC2U alliance is on developing processes that contribute to harmonization between universities in education and research. One of the goals is to create good opportunities for students to move easily between the different universities in the network. In addition to Umeå University, the alliance includes eight universities in Finland, France, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Germany, and Austria. You can read more about EC2U here: https://ec2u.eu/ International Office is an independent unit with 20 employees within the university's administration and works on university-wide internationalization issues. The unit's mandate includes responsibility for the university's participation in multiple exchange programs, networks and international collaborations, tuition administration, international student recruitment, international alumni activities, and supporting student and employee mobility. All of these are important for the development of the EC2U university alliance. International Office offers a dynamic workplace with exciting encounters with students, teachers, and collaboration partners from around the world and works in close cooperation with departments, faculties, and other units. If you want to contribute to Umeå University's participation in this innovative and new form of collaboration between universities in Europe, this 6-month temporary position is a unique opportunity! Work Tasks As an international coordinator, you will be part of an administrative team that supports and handles the alliance work on behalf of Umeå University. The implementation of the alliance's activities is carried out by several local theme groups consisting of essential people and functions for the purpose, such as teachers, researchers, student representatives, and technical and administrative staff, and you will be part of providing administrative support. You will participate in planning and follow-up, administer meetings and activities, and maintain continuous contact with representatives from other universities and associated partners in the region within the same work area. As part of the employment, you will have many contact points, so it is important that you are good at building relationships. EC2U is a new type of collaboration where routines and templates for the work are still being developed. Travel is part of the position. Your work tasks as an international coordinator may include: administer, handle, and coordinate the work for a number of local EC2U groups at Umeå University, coordinate work within the alliance with other EC2U universities, serve as a contact person for associated partners in the region for Umeå University, serve as a contact person for staff and students at Umeå University regarding EC2U matters, inform, communicate, and provide service to faculties and departments at the university as well as associated partners in the region. Qualifications We are looking for you who have: a degree from a university/college that the employer deems relevant, several years of relevant and current experience with independent qualified administrative work, interest in international issues in higher education and experience in managing international collaborations or exchanges in education or research, experience working with issues and regulations related to promoting international mobility of students, staff, and teachers, experience of having participated in an international exchange, good computer skills and experience working with M365, good knowledge of English and Swedish in speech and writing and ability to use English as a working language. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and are looking for someone with a professional approach with high service level in both internal and external contacts. You have good initiative and organizational skills with attention to detail. This means you are flexible and find it stimulating to work in an environment with varied tasks and at different levels. The work also requires that you enjoy and function well in work that is performed independently as well as in a group. We also see that you can prioritize from a holistic perspective and are accustomed to taking initiative and working with a solution-focused approach. Terms The position is a 6-month temporary full-time employment with start date September 1, 2026 or by agreement. Your application should be submitted through the university's recruitment system Varbi and must be received by Umeå University by August 6, 2026. In this recruitment, you apply with only your CV. In the application form you will be asked questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your qualifications and experience related to the advertised position. Further information is provided by Unit Manager Ingrid Svensson, Tel: 090-7865635 e-mail: [email protected] Welcome with your application! Open to Everyone We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
International Coordinator, Temporary Position
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we are seeing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, the future is being created here. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description International Office is seeking an international coordinator to handle administration related to exchange programs, tuition fees, and exchanges for students and staff. This is a full-time temporary position for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Internationalization at Umeå University takes place at many different levels and involves employees and students. International Office works on university-wide internationalization matters. Our mission includes responsibility for the university's participation in numerous exchange programs, networks, and international collaborations, tuition fee administration, international student recruitment, international alumni activities, and supporting the mobility of students and employees. We work in close collaboration with departments, faculties, and other units. International Office is an independent unit within the university's administration with 20 employees. We can offer a dynamic workplace with exciting interactions with students, faculty, and collaboration partners from around the world. Duties The position of international coordinator is an administrative role. As an international coordinator, you will be involved in various tasks at International Office. Your responsibilities may include: Providing information, communication, and service to international exchange students. Providing information, communication, and service to outgoing students. Working with applications and reporting related to student exchanges and exchange programs. Processing scholarship payments related to student and staff mobility. Administering finances and scholarship management for tuition fees from international fee-paying students. Providing information, communication, and service to faculties and departments at the university. Qualifications We are looking for someone with an interest in international issues, preferably in higher education. You hold a degree from a university or college that we consider relevant. Additionally, we expect you to have: Relevant and current experience with independent, qualified administrative work. Previous experience with administrative work focused on internationalization in a university or college setting. Experience working with issues and regulations related to promoting international mobility of students, staff, and faculty. Have participated in an international exchange. Good computer skills and experience working with Microsoft 365. Strong proficiency in English and Swedish, both spoken and written, and the ability to use English as a working language. As a person, you have a professional approach to administrative work with high service standards in both internal and external contacts. You have good initiative and organizational skills with an eye for detail, meaning you are flexible and find it stimulating to work in an environment with varied tasks at different levels. The work also requires that you have an open approach where you work in a solution-focused and unpretentious manner. We see that you are confident as a person and can work well both independently and in a team. Great weight will be placed on your personal qualities. Terms This is a full-time temporary position for six months starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Submit your application through Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi, and it must be received by Umeå University by August 6, 2026. For this recruitment, you apply with your CV only. In the application form, you will answer questions about why you are applying for this position and provide information about your competence and experience relevant to the position. For further information, please contact Unit Manager Ingrid Svensson, Tel: 070 - 588 10 27, e-mail: [email protected] We welcome your application! Umeå University wants to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to those selling job postings: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
Coordinator for the Unit for Digital Care and Health Services
Be part of developing the future of elderly care in Umeå! Elderly care in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life through proximity and collaboration. About Us The Unit for Digital Care and Health Services is responsible for installing digital solutions in homes and supporting people in using digital technology. We already have IT technicians who work practically with installation, service, and support. As a coordinator, you will work closely with the technicians and together with other roles in the team drive the development of this new branch forward. The unit is now evolving from a technology focus to leading, coordinating, and delivering digital initiatives and solutions for the entire elderly care service. Our digitalization team, which you will become part of, consists of business developers, project managers, coordinators, and IT technicians. Together, we work both strategically and practically to create solutions that work in everyday life. We believe in technology that creates real value for both citizens and employees, and in collaboration as a key to success. We are now recruiting a substitute coordinator (social worker) to our team! You will have a key role in building an innovative, multiprofessional operation where care, technology, and collaboration meet to create a better everyday life for older people. Here you will be an important link between the individual's needs and the digital solutions that provide security, independence, and quality of life. Working hours may vary based on operational needs and may include work outside office hours. Responsibilities Participate in building our team where you will implement and develop processes within the unit. Assess and match digital solutions to the individual's needs and wishes within care and health services. Collaborate with the unit's IT technicians to create functional comprehensive solutions for the individual. Actively collaborate with other professionals and authorities to develop operations and digital initiatives. Identify when digital solutions are no longer sufficient and escalate the need to benefits officers. Meet people in vulnerable situations and provide professional support to individuals and relatives throughout the process. Guide colleagues who deliver digital care and be a change leader in implementing new working methods. Perform administration and documentation related to the individual. Help shape procedures, working methods, and digital solutions for future care. Work according to procedures based on the Social Services Act, Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act, and administrative law requirements. Coordinate the housing placement process in close collaboration with benefits officers and other stakeholders. Offer available housing placements and inform the individual and relatives before moving in. Follow up and document housing placements according to current procedures and legislation. Collaborate within the digitalization team and with other professionals. Guide colleagues and participate in development and improvement work. Contribute to innovative solutions and the development of future elderly care. Qualifications Degree in social work or equivalent university education. Good knowledge of the Social Services Act, public access to information and secrecy, and administrative law. Experience in case management and professional interaction with people in vulnerable situations. Good digital competence, including the ability to independently and efficiently handle relevant systems, digital tools, and platforms. Ability to lead, collaborate, and drive change initiatives in an organization. Strong interest in digital development and innovation within care and health services. Good ability to express yourself in writing in Swedish as the work includes writing clear, structured, and appropriate reports, documents, and documentation. Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing, and good knowledge of English. Class B driver's license as the position includes home visits. We consider it meritorious if you have experience in project management and if you have training in project management, investigation, work supervision, and digitalization. As a person, you have good social skills and can adapt your communication to the recipient and situation. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Why Choose Us? You will be part of starting up a new operational branch and driving a socially important mission in line with rapid digital development. A flexible, learning, and developmental work environment with a strong citizen focus. Great scope for innovative thinking, cross-professional collaboration, and personal initiative. Other Information The position is a full-time substitute role from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Animals may be present at the workplace when you make home visits, so you should not be allergic. We warmly welcome your application! Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important 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 improvements. Working with us, you will be involved in socially important missions where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. You can learn about what it is like to live and work in Umeå here: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Want more as well? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Career Advisor at New Career Center - Umeå University
Do you want to be part of building something new – and at the same time help students find their way into working life and stay in the Umeå region? We are now seeking a career advisor for a newly established career center at Umeå University – a collaboration between Umeå Municipality Business and the Student Center at the university. About the Position As a career advisor, you will be a key person in building a career center with the mission to strengthen students' establishment in the job market and develop connections between students, the university, and the business community. You will work closely with both students, colleagues at the Student Center, and actors in the business community. The role combines individual guidance, activity development, and relationship-building work. This is a project-based full-time position, starting September 1, 2026 through May 25, 2028. Examples of Work Tasks Provide individual career guidance and coaching to students and recent graduates Support students with: • career choices and goal setting • CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles • job search strategies and interview training Plan and deliver workshops, seminars, and events related to career and working life Work with employer contacts, networks, and collaboration activities between students and the business community Contribute to developing the career center's offerings, processes, and methods Collaborate with educational programs and internal functions to integrate a career perspective throughout students' studies Contribute to communication and visibility for the career center The role involves both direct work with students and a development mission within a growing organization. About Umeå University and the Career Center Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher learning with over 42,000 students and a strong profile in education, research, and collaboration. The university actively works to strengthen students' connection to working life during their studies. The new career center is being established as a joint initiative between the university and Umeå Municipality. The goals are to: • create a clear entry point between students and employers • strengthen students' establishment after graduation • contribute to the region's long-term skills supply The career center will be a meeting place where guidance, workplace connections, and activities come together – in line with how modern career centers at universities operate today. You will be employed by Umeå Municipality Business but will work at the Student Center on campus. About Umeå – A Place to Live and Grow Umeå is a rapidly growing university city with strong confidence in the future, a rich cultural life, and proximity to nature. It has a dynamic business community, innovative companies, and a strong focus on sustainable growth. As a career advisor, you will help more students choose to stay and build their futures in the region. Requirements University degree in behavioral science, for example in study and career guidance, or another education that the employer deems relevant and equivalent Experience in guidance, coaching, or counseling Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken Desirable Qualifications Experience working in higher education or student-focused activities Experience in career guidance or employment-related support Experience planning and delivering workshops or educational initiatives Established contacts in the business or public sector Experience working on projects or development assignments As a person, you are engaged, relationship-focused, and have a solution-oriented work approach. You thrive in a role where you can combine structure and development, and you are motivated by working with people and contributing to their growth. We place great importance on personal suitability. What We Offer Opportunity to help build a new organization from the ground up A developmental role at the intersection of university, students, and working life A broad network within education, business, and the public sector A workplace in the heart of a vibrant campus environment Other Information Employer: Umeå Municipality Business Location: Student Center, Umeå University Welcome with your application! Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn! 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 help Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of societally important tasks where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and we may be looking for just you. Do you want more? We offer good conditions, excellent benefits, and great development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Care Worker for Your Municipal Home Care Service
Do you want a job where what you do makes a difference for other people? Working in home care is working close to people. You become part of their daily life and contribute to creating security, independence, and quality of life. At the same time, you get varied work where no two days are the same. Your municipal home care service operates throughout Umeå municipality. Every day we meet people with different needs, wishes, and life situations. Our mission is to offer safe, respectful, and caring support that makes it possible for elderly people to live an independent life in their own home. We are now looking for more team members for our work groups. Perhaps you have experience from care and support services. Perhaps you come from another profession and want to try work where you make a difference for other people. What matters most to us is that you enjoy helping others, take responsibility, and want to contribute to care with quality, consideration, and respect. With us you get: a safe and long-term employer benefits as an employee, read more here: Our Benefits - Umeå Municipality good introduction and support in your professional role present management and engaged colleagues opportunity to develop within care and support work where you contribute to security and quality of life for other people We know that good care is created by employees who feel safe, involved, and appreciated. Despite being a large organization, we work in geographically divided work groups where you get to know both colleagues and the people you support. This creates good conditions for continuity, collaboration, and close leadership. Your work tasks As a care worker in Your Municipal Home Care Service, you work close to people in their own homes. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for carrying out care work based on each person's needs, wishes, and support decisions. The goal of our work is to make it possible for elderly people to continue living at home as long as they wish. You work with the individual's participation and self-determination in focus and contribute to ensuring that services are provided with good quality. Work tasks vary based on the individual's needs and may include: personal care support with meals service tasks, for example cleaning social interaction and support in daily life documentation medication management following delegation from a nurse You start your shift together with your colleagues where you go through and coordinate the day's work. Heavy lifting can occur and mobility aids are used in the work. Work in homes where pets are present or smoking occurs can also occur. About you We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and who meets others with respect, attentiveness, and consideration. It is a merit if you have experience from home care or other care and support services. Care assistant training or other care and support education is also a merit, but not a requirement. We also welcome you if you lack previous experience but have the right personal qualities, a genuine interest in people, and a willingness to learn the work. You are confident in yourself, enjoy collaborating with others, and take responsibility for your work tasks. You contribute to a good work environment and want to be part of creating care with high quality. To be able to communicate with users, relatives, and colleagues, access and document information, and receive medication delegation, you need to have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. You also have a B driving license and/or can cycle. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Other information This advertisement applies to positions for day/evening and weekend work, full-time, or night and weekend work, full-time. If you become relevant based on your application, our recruitment unit will inform you about where we currently have vacant positions. If you are looking for extra work, you are welcome to apply in our extra work advertisement which you can find at umea.se/ledigajobb. Before a job offer, you will need to provide an extract from the Police's criminal record register. This occurs as a final step in the recruitment process. For permanent employment, a probationary period may be applied. We accept applications through registration in our recruitment system, not via e-mail or letter. Click "apply for the job" to submit an application. We check ID documents for candidates we interview. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis – so do not delay your application! We look forward to hearing from you! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with consideration. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you get to work on tasks important to society where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and stay in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and good opportunities for development for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Healthcare Assistant for Your Municipal Home Care Service – Make a Difference Every Day
As a healthcare assistant, you make a difference in people's daily lives every day. Through your care, your knowledge, and your commitment, you contribute to safety, independence, and quality of life for elderly people in Umeå. Now Your Municipal Home Care Service is growing, and we are looking for more healthcare assistants who want to join us and make a difference together. Your Municipal Home Care Service operates throughout Umeå Municipality. Every day we meet people with different needs, wishes, and life situations. Our mission is to provide safe, respectful, and compassionate care that makes it possible for elderly people to live an independent life in their own homes. With us, you get: - A safe and long-term employer - Employee benefits (read more here: Our Benefits - Umeå Municipality) - Good introduction and support in your professional role - Present management and engaged colleagues - Opportunity to develop within your profession - Work where you make a difference for other people every day We know that good care is created by employees who feel secure, included, and appreciated. Despite being a large organization, we work in smaller work groups where you get to know both colleagues and the people you support. This provides good conditions for continuity, collaboration, and close leadership. Your Tasks As a healthcare assistant, you work closely with elderly people in their own homes. You work from a geographic area together with your colleagues, where based on planning you start your shift by coordinating the day's work. Work tasks vary based on the individual's needs and may include: - Personal care - Support with meals - Cleaning - Social interaction and support in daily life - Medication management - Documentation You will also be a fixed care contact for some of the people we support, which means a special responsibility for continuity, inclusion, and security. About You We are looking for someone who is a trained healthcare assistant and who meets people with respect, attentiveness, and consideration. It is meritorious if you have previous experience working in home care services. You are confident in yourself, enjoy collaborating with others, and have the ability to adapt your working methods based on each person's unique needs. You contribute to a good work environment and want to be part of developing care with high quality. You have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. You also have a B driver's license and/or can cycle. Other Information This job posting applies to positions for day/evening and weekend work, full-time, or night and weekend work, full-time. If you become relevant based on your application, our recruitment unit will inform you about where we currently have available positions. If you are looking for extra work, you are welcome to apply for our extra work posting, which you can find at umea.se/ledigajobb. For permanent employment, a probationary period may be applied. Selection and interviews take place on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you – submit your application today! Before an offer of employment, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. We accept applications through registration in our recruitment system, not via e-mail or letter. Click on "apply for the job" to submit an application. We will check ID documents for candidates we interview. We warmly welcome your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work for Umeå to grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you get to work on societally important tasks where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and culture city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can experience what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We will become more, and that's why we're looking for perhaps just you? Do you want more too? We offer fair conditions, great benefits, and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Support Assistant at Byttgränds Short-Term Residential Care, Disability Services
Disability Services in Umeå Municipality wants to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life. Ordinary housing is organized within Disability Services, which includes short-term supervision, short-term residential care, relief services, home care, and a Upper Secondary School for children and youth. We also provide daily activities/employment, residential support, and a dependency resource team for adults over 18 years old. Byttgränds Short-Term Residential Care is located at Ersboda and serves children and young adults with disabilities based on decisions under the LSS (Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). We offer a relief function for relatives, which contributes to a sustainable and long-term support structure for both the individual and the family. At our facility, the individual's needs and circumstances are at the center, and we provide a safe, stimulating, and developmental environment. Near the facility, there are playgrounds, forests, and a library, which enables varied leisure activities and outdoor time. Would you like meaningful work where you have the opportunity to make a difference in people's everyday lives? We are now seeking at least one committed support assistant to join our team! Your responsibilities As an employee with us, you will be part of a work team that together supports the individual's ability to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. You contribute to a stimulating and safe environment and actively participate in the children's and young adults' daily activities, which may include play, crafts, outdoor activities, and games. You provide support with daily routines such as meals, cleaning, laundry, and personal care. We work based on an individualized approach using evidence-based methods for autism and intellectual disabilities. The work also involves documentation, writing journal entries and implementation plans, planning activities, registering individuals according to approved services, and developing staffing requirements used in scheduling. In addition, you must be able to handle medications and maintain continuous collaboration and communication with guardians. Challenging behavior and heavy lifting occur in the workplace. Working hours are arranged for day, evening, and night shifts and include weekend service on 4 of 8 weekends. Co-planning occurs between our facilities within Disability Services. About you You are a confident, calm, and attentive person who creates structure and security for the individual. You treat service users and relatives professionally and adapt your working approach to the individual's needs. You collaborate well and contribute to a solution-focused and development-oriented operation where participation and self-determination are at the center. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In order for you to communicate with service users, relatives, and colleagues, write, and access care documentation, you must have good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. Requirements Education as a nursing assistant, social worker, preschool teacher, or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Experience working with individuals with disabilities. Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing, to be able to communicate with service users, relatives, and colleagues and document according to the facility's procedures. Meritorious Experience working with children or adults with autism. Experience with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) or sign-based augmentative and alternative communication (SAAC). Positive Behavior Support (PBS) or clarifying pedagogy. Experience with low-affect approaches when managing challenging behavior. Other information By law, all persons working in facilities serving children and youth under 18 years old must present a valid extract from the police's criminal record at the time of employment. You can order such an extract digitally from the police website: Work with children according to LSS, e-service | Swedish Police Authority To ensure that candidates called for interviews are those who best meet the requirements and qualifications for the position, we use selection questions. The questions are designed based on these requirements and qualifications. It is therefore important that you answer the questions thoroughly and that the competence you state is supported by information in your CV. Incomplete or insufficient answers may result in your application not proceeding further in the process. NOTE! Do you have protected personal data? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or [email protected], and they will assist you with a secure application process. We look forward to receiving your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 valuable 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 get to work on tasks that are important to society, contributing to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and culture city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can learn what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more as well? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nursing Assistant, Operating Room 3, AnOpIva, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. Within the Department of Anesthesia, Surgery, and Intensive Care, acute and planned surgical care, anesthesia, postoperative care, intensive care for children and adults, and sterilization services are provided at the regional and county level in close collaboration with other clinics in the county. The Department is also responsible for air-based intensive care in the north and for conducting research, development, and education. On Operating Room 3, we work with highly specialized cancer surgery and vascular surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery including pancreatic, liver, and esophageal resections. Colorectal surgery, gynecology, urology, and endocrine surgery such as breast and thyroid operations. Advanced vascular surgery including abdominal aorta and carotid surgery. Several operations from the specialties mentioned are performed using robot-assisted surgical techniques. We also manage organ donation and multi-trauma cases. Operating Room 3 in Umeå is now seeking a nursing assistant. Every day we work together in interdisciplinary teams across department boundaries to save, improve, and extend lives. It is a challenging task that we undertake together. High job satisfaction and strong team spirit are essential for both our patients and our own well-being. Therefore, we actively work with the vision we have developed together: Through our behaviors, we create a workplace characterized by safety, learning, respect, and a professional approach. To help you balance work and leisure, we offer the opportunity to participate in a work schedule model that provides more time for recovery and allows you to be involved in planning your work shifts. Our active work with values has resulted in a good climate, which is evident in employee surveys conducted. We are proud of our workplace and our mission. These positions are longer-term limited-time employment due to study leave. Do you want a challenging job that really makes a difference? Apply to us! 3 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that makes people feel safe. As a nursing assistant in the Operating Room, you have a key function in the operating suite. The work involves close collaboration with the anesthesia nurse, operating room nurse, anesthesiologist, and surgeon. The nursing assistant prepares the operating suite before surgery and sets it in order after the operation together with the rest of the operating team. During the operation, the nursing assistant serves as the operating room nurse's right hand. The role also includes supervising students, as Norrlands University Hospital is an educational hospital. Work as a nursing assistant is a varied and educational profession where the work tempo can shift from calm situations to more acute situations. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a trained nursing assistant with grades in acute care nursing and preferably with a specialist course in operating room, anesthesia, and intensive care. Since nursing assistant is a protected title, you need to provide a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen), or alternatively a service certificate that makes you covered by the National Board of Health and Welfare's transitional provisions and allows you to use the title until June 30, 2033. Meritorious is experience working in the operating room and in other acute healthcare. You have good technical basic understanding and see it as an exciting challenge to make use of our technical aids. As a person, we see that you have good collaboration skills, are flexible in thinking and action, and have the ability to make quick decisions. You have a drive to contribute to the development of the operation. We also see that you actively contribute to a good work environment and promote safety, learning, respect, and a professional approach. Type of Employment: Limited-time employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: By agreement. Work Schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore politely decline contact from media sales representatives, job sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail. Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and penalty register. Please submit your application today; we process selections and interviews on an ongoing basis.
Registered Nurse at the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Heart Center
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to deliver results. The Heart Center in Umeå aims to provide the best care for cardiac patients in northern Sweden. We offer highly specialized cardiac care and have overall responsibility for patients in the region. The Heart Center includes the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, PCI Lab, Arrhythmia Unit, Clinical Physiology, and the Center for Cardiovascular Genetics. We diagnose, treat, and operate on patients from across the northern region with diseases of the heart, lungs, and coronary arteries. Through cross-boundary collaboration, efficient care pathways, continuous improvement efforts, and a skilled workforce, we can offer very high-quality care. In close cooperation with the university, we conduct research, development, and education. We have approximately 400 employees at the Heart Center. At the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, registered nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, social workers, medical secretaries, and physicians work together. We collaborate across professions to provide good care and continuously improve our services. You will meet a diverse patient population with cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, and arrhythmias. The clinic also serves patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), adults with congenital heart defects (ACHD), and post-heart transplant patients. We are now seeking a registered nurse to join our wonderful team at the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic. You will find a well-functioning clinic with job satisfaction, expertise, and an open atmosphere. We offer varied and developmental work where your skills will be utilized for the benefit of operations and patients. You will receive individualized onboarding and have the opportunity to use wellness hours or receive a wellness allowance. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a registered nurse with us, you will contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. In your role as a registered nurse, you will follow up with patients after interventions and surgeries for conditions such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. You provide information, advice, and support regarding the disease, treatment, and lifestyle habits. You work closely with physicians and other professionals. The work includes conducting your own clinic visits and following up with patients via telephone and digital contacts. The position also involves routine clinic tasks such as telephone advice, communication via 1177, patient administration, documentation, and planning and coordinating visits and interventions. The role offers significant opportunities for autonomy, development, and specialization in cardiac care. You work both independently and as part of a team, responsible for your own patient flows within the clinic's various functions, with a person-centered approach based on each patient's needs, resources, and participation. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to a good work environment and professional conduct where the patient's needs always come first. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a licensed registered nurse with experience in cardiac care. Experience with outpatient work and/or specialist nursing in cardiac care is an advantage. To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you are confident in your profession and have a person-centered approach. You have a strong ability to work independently while valuing collaboration and contributing to a good work environment. The position involves extensive contact with patients, family members, and various professional groups, which requires good communication skills and professional conduct. You are organized, flexible, and able to prioritize and adapt your work based on operational and patient needs. Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Work hours: Daytime. Read more about our benefits for working with us at the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender representation and view diversity as a strength. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. In planning our recruitment process, we have determined our recruitment channels and marketing strategy. We therefore request that media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar services refrain from contacting us. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Anesthesia Nurse for Thoracic Surgery, Heart Center Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Heart Center in Umeå aims to provide the best care for cardiac patients in northern Sweden. We offer highly specialized cardiac care and have overall responsibility for the region's patients. The Heart Center includes the Cardiovascular Outpatient Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, PCI Lab, Arrhythmia Unit, and Clinical Physiology and Center for Cardiovascular Genetics. We investigate, treat, and operate on patients from across the northern region with diseases of the heart, lungs, and coronary arteries. Through our cross-boundary collaboration, efficient care pathways, commitment to continuous improvement, and competent staff, we can provide care of very high quality. In close cooperation with the university, we conduct research, development, and education. We have approximately 400 employees at the Heart Center. In Thoracic Surgery, we have approximately 35 employees, including anesthesia nurses, operating room nurses, nursing assistants, and perfusionists. Annually, we perform over 1,100 procedures across our four operating rooms. Our specialty treats patients with diseases such as heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and lung disease. We are also the only thoracic surgical center in Norrland offering circulatory support for heart and/or lung failure in the form of ECMO treatment, and we have also established a highly qualified transport service for these patients. With us, you will have the opportunity to work and develop in a unit whose primary goal is to provide high-quality thoracic surgery to patients in Norrland. Through collaboration across professional boundaries, we have created an efficient and cohesive care pathway where our staff are offered opportunities to develop and advance within their profession through continuous training programs. We are now seeking an anesthesia nurse who wants to work with us in Thoracic Surgery. 1 position(s). DUTIES As an anesthesia nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. Working as an anesthesia nurse with us means you work in a team in the operating room with the patient in focus. Together with the operating room nurse, you will be responsible for the perioperative care of the patient. Our work is characterized by mutual respect where all professions collaborate to provide the patient with the best possible treatment and care. As an anesthesia nurse with us, you will also work in the Heart Center's Arrhythmia Unit. Arrhythmology procedures are performed here, with anesthetic support, in two rooms. You will collaborate with biomedical analysts, nurses, nursing assistants, arrhythmologists, and thoracic anesthesiologists. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking a registered nurse with specialist training in anesthesia. To thrive in the role of anesthesia nurse with us, we are looking for someone who has the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other professional groups. You should also be flexible, comfortable working at a fast pace, and have a positive attitude toward your work. Employment Type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, Start Date: Start 2026-09-01 or by agreement. Work Schedule: Shift work. Read more about the benefits of working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an even gender balance and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In planning our recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Discharge Coordinator, Orthopedic Department ROC, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. Center for Movement Organs Umeå is responsible for Orthopedics in the northern healthcare region, which includes the four northernmost counties. Center for Movement Organs is divided into the sections Arthroplasty and Tumor, Factum, Trauma and Spine, all of which perform thousands of patient visits, treatments and surgical procedures annually. Center for Movement Organs, Umeå is a University Healthcare Unit (USVE) where research and student supervision are a natural part of daily clinical work. Within Center for Movement Organs Umeå there are outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, day surgery unit, administrative unit and orthopedic technical center. Our care is characterized by a holistic approach where many different professional categories are engaged in the patient's care process and collaborate for the best results with the vision of keeping Norrland on its feet and in motion. The Orthopedic ward works closely with Umeå University through our newly opened clinical education ward. Education of students and staff is close to our hearts and through the new ward we achieve a unique blend of highly specialized care and clinical education. Welcome to an exciting, educational and multifaceted workplace where you have the opportunity to develop and grow together with your colleagues! We offer you good onboarding and continuous professional development through our internal training program with specialization in orthopedics. If you live in another location, we offer help finding accommodation. We are now seeking a Discharge Coordinator who participates in the discharge process for the Orthopedic ward's inpatient patients 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a discharge coordinator with us, you contribute to taking good care of others and helping people feel secure. In the Orthopedic ward you will have the opportunity to learn a broad range of orthopedics, from planned admissions to acute care including trauma and advanced spine surgery. With us, the discharge coordinator has an important and natural role in the care team where you as a coordinator coordinate planning around the patient before they leave inpatient care. As a discharge coordinator you work closely with the patient, their relatives, the care team and other healthcare providers. We work in fast care chains where mobilization and return to previous life are pursued after surgery. As a discharge coordinator with us, you identify risks, assess needs and coordinate care for a safe discharge home. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you as an engaged colleague who contributes with knowledge and joy, who feels responsibility for the patient's wellbeing and the continued development of the operation. You have a licensed healthcare profession that the employer considers relevant to this position, with an interest in orthopedics and acute care. You have extensive experience in the care chain on the inpatient ward. You can handle multiple tasks in parallel and see it as a challenge to work at a varying pace. You are responsive to the patient's needs and enjoy collaborating with people in different professions and actively contribute to high patient safety and a good work environment through your knowledge and dedication. Employment form: Permanent employment. Read more about our benefits for employees on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales, job sites and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail. Prior to employment, we will request an excerpt from the suspicion and burden register.
Nursing Assistant BUP 24-Hour Care
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation produce results. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic is a regional clinic with outpatient units in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. The clinic also includes BUP 24-hour care located in Umeå. Within the clinic, we work in multiprofessional teams and work in close collaboration with the patient's family and other networks. We are now seeking a nursing assistant for our 24-hour care in Umeå. We are driven to provide accessible, efficient, and equitable care for children with moderate to severe psychiatric conditions through our specialist expertise and warm approach. Our strength lies in our cross-functional working methods and our positive attitude toward new ideas and business development. We also work closely with schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare to see the patient from a holistic perspective. Want to know more about us? Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bup_vasterbotten/ 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. In multiprofessional teams, we plan and implement care and treatment based on the patient's needs. We work closely with relatives, schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare. The work involves a lot of dialogue with patients and guardians - both based on manual-based, psychoeducational materials and in everyday supportive conversations. With us, it may also include performing somatic status assessments, drug screening, and blood tests. We value collegial support and work according to RESIMA - a method for creating an environment that functions as well as possible and minimizes the risk of threats and violence, for both patients and staff. You will be offered supervision and further education based on the organization's needs. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is trained as a nursing assistant and is interested in working in child and adolescent psychiatric 24-hour care. Experience in the profession is a merit. We want you to be committed and have strong teamwork abilities, see opportunities and solutions since you have an important role in our team. You have the ability to prioritize between different tasks. The work requires good collaboration skills and high flexibility. Since nursing assistant is a protected title, you need to provide a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare, or alternatively a work certificate that makes you covered by the National Board of Health and Welfare's transitional provisions and allows you to use the title until June 30, 2033. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, Start date: By agreement. Working hours: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for working with us on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and want to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Psychiatric Nurse / Nurse BUP Västerbotten 24-Hour Care
Region Västerbotten works toward good health and sustainable development strengthening each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation delivering results. Are you a nurse passionate about making a difference for children and young people? At our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry unit (BUP), you'll have the chance to work based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and modern psychiatry, where the child's best interests always come first. We offer you a workplace with engaged colleagues, strong cohesion, and the opportunity to together develop the future of child psychiatry. We believe that curiosity, positive energy, and drive contribute to both personal development and improved care. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow through mentoring, skills development, and further education. Together we create a good work environment and strong teamwork. Want to know more? Follow us on Instagram: bupvasterbotten https://www.instagram.com/bup_vasterbotten/ 2 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a nurse with us, you'll have a key role in improving quality of life for children and young people. Care is always provided in close collaboration with different professional groups, where the child or teenager and their family are at the center. The nurse in 24-hour care leads the nursing work, is responsible for patient conversations, medications, documentation, and care planning. You collaborate with patients, family members, and the team, and participate in quality and development work. You'll have a central leadership role in 24-hour care and the opportunity to influence the unit's development, always with the child's best interests in mind. Here you'll have the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally, while contributing to the unit's development. Through our collaboration with the university, you'll help drive knowledge development, particularly in new treatment methods. QUALIFICATIONS For this position you need to be a licensed Nurse. Further education in psychiatry is a merit, and experience working with children or young people is particularly desired. You are confident, independent, and flexible, and value collaboration and collegial support—good teamwork skills are fundamental in our teams. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start date: According to agreement. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for gender balance and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing for recruitment, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application materials by mail.
Healthcare and Social Services Coordinator for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Care
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen one another. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic is a regional clinic with reception units in Umeå, Lycksele, and Skellefteå. The clinic also includes BUP inpatient care located in Umeå. Within the clinic, we work in interdisciplinary teams and our work is conducted in close collaboration with the patient's family and other support networks. We are now recruiting coordinators for our inpatient care unit in Umeå. We are driven to provide accessible, effective, and equitable care for children with moderate to severe psychiatric conditions through our specialized expertise and warm reception. Our strength lies in our cross-functional working methods and our positive approach to new ideas and service development. We also maintain close collaboration with schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare to view the patient from a holistic perspective. Want to know more about us? Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bup_vasterbotten/ 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a coordinator with us, you contribute your knowledge and commitment to help people feel secure. In interdisciplinary teams, we plan and deliver care and treatment based on the patient's needs. We maintain close collaboration with relatives, schools, social services, and other clinics within healthcare. The work involves extensive dialogue with patients and guardians - both based on manual-based, psychoeducational materials and in everyday supportive conversations. We value collegial support and work according to RESIMA - a method for creating an environment that functions optimally and minimizes the risk of threats and violence for both patients and staff. You will be offered supervision and further training based on the service's needs. QUALIFICATIONS For this position, you need to hold a degree in social work. Previous experience as a coordinator, experience from healthcare, and licensure as a healthcare and social services coordinator are meriting. You are clear and confident in yourself, think innovatively and with solution-oriented approaches. You thrive working both independently and as part of a team. Collaboration and initiative skills, flexibility, and thoroughness are qualities we value. Your attitude contributes to a good work environment where we all work together to achieve the best care quality for our patients. You are skilled at prioritizing what is most important at any given moment and have the ability to maintain focus on the task. Does this sound interesting and does the description fit you? We welcome your application! Employment Type: Fixed-term contract. Duration: 6 months or longer, Start Date: According to agreement. Work Schedule: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar entities. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Students for ITS
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it's about conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description Are you a student nearing completion of your studies in computer science, interaction and design, or systems science? ITS is looking for two to eight IT students from Umeå University who want to work part-time with us! ITS supports higher education and socially important research through IT. We believe that knowledge and facts help make our society better. Together we work so that researchers, students, and teachers – locally and nationally – can get their important work done. We are located in newly renovated premises in the House of Knowledge at Umeå University. Here we support each other when needed and we appreciate diversity and new perspectives. ITS, with our 250 employees, is a large and stable employer that offers many opportunities for career development. We work flexibly and goal-oriented in cross-functional teams where you meet many wonderful colleagues. Job Responsibilities As an employee at ITS as a student (amanuensis), you will get a personal mentor from ITS, the opportunity to combine studies with work experience, and a monthly salary. The part-time job suits you if you want to work as a developer in a development team in parallel with your part-time studies. Your work tasks will vary and may include participation in everything from operations and development teams to pure UX teams. We use a technology stack that includes .Net, Java, Windows, and Linux. Most of our teams follow basic agile principles. The work involves working both independently and in groups. Qualifications We are looking for someone who: Is a student in an educational program at Umeå University and has completed courses of at least 60 higher education credits. The field of study should be computer science, interaction and design, or systems science. A merit requirement is that you have worked summer and/or part-time at ITS. We see that you have a good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English. Good collaboration and initiative skills are qualities we consider self-evident in applicants. Everyone will be challenged according to their abilities and welcomed as one of the team. Terms The amanuensis position refers to 10–40% of a full-time position. Students admitted to education at basic or advanced level at a university or university college are eligible to be employed as an amanuensis. Employment must be carried out in parallel with studies. Working hours are scheduled on weekdays within office hours on weekdays, by agreement. Salary is paid according to the current local salary agreement for amanuensis positions at Umeå University. For amanuensis positions, employment can be for a maximum of one year at a time, but a total of no more than three years. We strive for continuity and would like to see you work as an amanuensis for more than one term. The employment runs between 2026-08-31 through 2027-01-17, or by agreement. Application Your application is submitted via the university's recruitment system Varbi, and must be received by Umeå University by 2026-08-13. In this recruitment, you apply with only your CV. In the application form, you will answer questions about why you are applying for the announced position and provide information about your competence and experience related to the announced position. We warmly welcome your application! Umeå University wants to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives form the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a salesperson: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Nursing Assistant, Psychogeriatrics, Geriatric Center, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. Geriatric Center is a specialty clinic for patients in need of both acute and planned geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the patient's medical, physical, mental, and social functioning in illness is performed by a team of multiple professions. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation are provided in inpatient and outpatient settings with the patient's individual needs in focus. Psychogeriatrics, Department 2, has 11 care beds and provides specialized psychogeriatric care, treatment, and rehabilitation for persons with cognitive diseases and behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) regardless of age. Patient care and treatment are based on the patient's individual needs and take place within a well-functioning team. The department works with care strategies and person-centered care. We are now seeking a new colleague for a fixed-term position for the period September 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Is this you? Selection and interviews are ongoing—we welcome your application as soon as possible. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nursing assistant with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel safe. Work as a nursing assistant includes care work together with nurses. You perform medical procedures based on the patient's condition and medical orders. You collaborate with other professionals in the care team, other healthcare providers, and the patient's relatives. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a certified nursing assistant diploma. We prefer that you have professional experience working with people with cognitive diseases. Beyond your care competence, we value your ability to collaborate, listen, and communicate with patients, relatives, and colleagues in the workplace. As a person, you are engaged and positive. We also see that you are interested in contributing your knowledge to develop activities within the clinic. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. As of July 1, 2023, nursing assistant is a protected professional title. This means you need a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare to use the title nursing assistant in healthcare and elderly care. You apply for a certificate for the protected professional title of nursing assistant from the National Board of Health and Welfare. If you have already received this certificate, we ask that you include it with your application. Employment type: Fixed-term position. Duration: 3-6 months, start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for you as someone who works with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an equal gender balance and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from various backgrounds. As part of our recruitment work, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore respectfully decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, you should contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
HR Specialist
Human Resources Department Would you like to work in a qualified and broad HR role where you can combine strategic development work with operational support and close collaboration with the business? With us, you will become part of an engaged HR unit where collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint development are central. Our HR strategists, HR specialists, and HR administrators work together within the unit, along with other parts of business support and in close dialogue with the business to create professional, coordinated, and business-focused HR support. We are now seeking an HR Specialist with broad experience who wants to contribute to the development of our HR processes and provide qualified support to managers and the business on complex personnel-related matters. About the Job As an HR Specialist, you will work both operatively and strategically, providing qualified HR support to faculties, institutions, and departments. The role is broad and encompasses work within most HR processes, where you function as a trusted and independent support to managers on personnel and organizational matters. The work involves close collaboration with colleagues within the HR unit and with other functions within business support to ensure coordination and professional support to the business. You will also actively contribute to development work related to HR processes and business development. In this role, you will work broadly with matters such as competency supply, labor law, occupational environment, organizational change, collaboration, management support, and HR process development. You are expected to be able to switch between providing advice on complex individual cases, supporting planning and implementation, and participating in development initiatives that strengthen the business's conditions. Your Background Requirements We seek someone with a degree from a personnel management program or other education that the employer deems equivalent, plus at least three years of experience in qualified and broad HR work in an advisory role. You have experience providing qualified support to managers on personnel matters and feel confident independently handling both operational and strategic HR issues. You have a good understanding of labor law, legislation, collective agreements, collaboration with trade unions, and the processes that characterize HR work in a larger organization. Meritorious - Experience from the public sector, preferably a university or college - Experience working in complex organizations - Experience in development work within HR processes To succeed in this role, we see that you: - Have excellent collaboration skills and thrive in close cooperation with others - Communicate clearly and in a trust-building manner - Work independently and take responsibility for driving your work forward - Have the ability to build good relationships and contribute to a positive collaboration climate - Can prioritize, structure, and manage multiple matters in parallel - Express yourself well in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing, and are confident working in an international context Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. About Us The HR unit consists of approximately twenty employees and is one of three units in SLU's Personnel Department. The Personnel Department is part of business support at SLU and has a consultative role toward university management, faculties, institutions, and departments. We support managers and leaders so they can develop their activities, fulfill their assignments, and create attractive, sustainable workplaces where employees thrive and develop. The HR unit is located at SLU's three main locations in Uppsala, Umeå, and Alnarp, with the majority of employees and the HR unit manager based in Uppsala. The role involves both independent work and close collaboration with colleagues and your manager, including remotely. Our assignment is growing and we are looking for an experienced colleague who wants to contribute to our work. With us, you work independently, close to the business, with colleagues who share your assignment and challenges. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Placement: Umeå Employment Form: Permanent position. SLU may apply probation. Scope: 100% Start Date: By agreement. Application: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below by August 14, 2026. Questions about the position and its content can be directed by email to the recruiting manager during weeks 32-33. Trade Union Contact Persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, founded on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational facilities throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and an annual turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work toward an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.
Assistant Department Head, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Medicine in Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation deliver results. Clinical pathology is part of Laboratory Medicine, a regional organization with operations in Lycksele, Skellefteå, and Umeå. Laboratory Medicine Västerbotten comprises approximately 520 employees and includes clinical pathology, clinical microbiology, infection prevention, clinical genetics, clinical immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, biobank, and tissue facility. Through agreement, we have total responsibility for clinical pathology in Östersund, including medical management responsibility for immunology and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. Our operations are accredited and we work according to the quality system based on this. At the clinical pathology laboratories, approximately 120 people work in Umeå and approximately 15 people in Östersund. Due to our rapid development and increasing number of analyses, staffing has been significantly expanded in recent years, and we are now also expanding on the management side. As a leader in Region Västerbotten, you have an important mission for both employees and residents in the region. To strengthen you in your leadership, you are offered support and guidance in line with our evidence-based leadership philosophy. This can range from clear frameworks and smart tools to development at group and individual levels. With good conditions for your leadership, you can motivate, develop, and create security for others. A region-wide review of management structure is underway, which means that the content may change. 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As assistant department head with us, you see the bigger picture and potential and take us forward boldly. In your leadership role, you act as a role model, work to create shared visions, and unlock initiative. You challenge and develop as well as encourage and make your employees visible. We are looking for assistant department heads for clinical pathology for the IMH (immunohistochemistry) and hematopathology sections respectively. You will serve as the immediate supervisor for staff with responsibility for staffing, employee conversations, salary discussions, and salary setting. You will also be responsible for administration in our personnel system, scheduling, and working for a good work environment and participating in rehabilitation together with the department head. You will be responsible for the daily operation and development of the sections in consultation with the department head and colleagues, and will have close collaboration with the medical director and other key functions in the operation. In your role, you will report to the department head. QUALIFICATIONS · Experience working in a laboratory and relevant higher education (e.g., natural science, biomedical analyst, or equivalent). · Experience with leadership, for example as a manager, project manager, or team leader. · Driven and solution-oriented. · Confident leader with good listening and communication skills. · Unpretentious, responsive, flexible, and good organizational ability. · Can work independently and in teams. · Advantageous with management experience and/or work at an accredited laboratory. · Proficiency in Swedish in both speech and writing. · Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for you as an employee of us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application materials by mail.
Service Worker, Part-Time/Intermittent Hourly Position
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. Here, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it's about conducting research about – and within – a society in transition. It's also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description University Services is Umeå University's service organization that simplifies everyday life on campus for employees, students, and visitors. We do this by providing service and support, managing bookable teaching spaces and meeting rooms, facility maintenance, package and goods handling, access cards/UmU cards, mail handling, switchboard and telephone services, and securing exams. We also offer services in printing, lab services, and pantry services. Job Responsibilities As a service worker, you will work with facility maintenance within the services provided across approximately 20 buildings where Umeå University operates. Your work day will be planned based on the customer's specific needs and coordinated with the work team in each building. What are we looking for in you? You are service-oriented and enjoy meeting new people, with the ability to create a good atmosphere in the workplace. As a person, you are helpful, positive, carry out your work tasks with quality, and take pride in your professional role. You can work independently and see what needs to be done. You feel comfortable making personal contact but also know when and how to do so appropriately. You are flexible and can prioritize independently or as part of a team. Qualifications Good proficiency in Swedish (speaking, reading, writing) and English (speaking) Merits Experience with facility maintenance Facility maintenance training Application Your application should be submitted through the university's recruitment system Varbi and must be received by Umeå University by 2026-08-10. In this recruitment, you apply with only your CV. In the application form, you will be asked to answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your competence and experience related to the advertised position. Terms The employment is an intermittent position with hourly pay under an 11-month contract period. The intermittent employment arrangement means you may be offered work on individual short-term occasions during the applicable contract period. Employment occasions are time-limited under the Employment Protection Act 5 § 1 p. Being available in this way means you can accept or decline each work opportunity offered to you, and a new employment relationship begins with each individual occasion you work. We welcome your application! Umeå University aims to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to those selling additional job advertisements: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job advertisements.