Unit Manager for Local Administration at Karolinska University Hospital

Do you want to take on the mission of driving digital development at Europe’s best hospital – where we constantly challenge the difficult and make it possible? As the head of the unit, you will be responsible for a competency area that is crucial for us to achieve our vision: "We will cure and alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today." We believe in a coaching leadership style, creating the right conditions for our employees, and leading through direction and goals. If you have formal leadership training, a good understanding of standards, agreements, laws, and guidelines within healthcare, as well as knowledge of regional development, administration, and governance – then you have the right foundation to grow into the role and develop as a leader with us. You will be offered: - To be part of an innovative and developing industry at Karolinska University Hospital. - A value-creating work environment where we take pride in our successes and have a strong drive to achieve even higher goals. - The opportunity to work in an organization that continuously takes new steps forward and has climbed the rankings of the world’s leading hospitals in recent years. Of course, you will also benefit from the general perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers. About the position We are looking for a manager for the unit Karolinska Local Administration, where you will report to the head of the Department of Health Informatics and Care Systems. The IT operational area consists of approximately 200 employees, with eight department heads reporting to the hospital's IT manager. You will report to the head of the Department of Health Informatics and Care Systems. The digitization of care and welfare demands leaders who understand both the needs of healthcare and the possibilities and limitations of technology. As the head of the unit, you will have overall responsibility for operations, budget, and personnel, and you will operate in the intersection of care, technology, and development. The role also includes being the system owner for several of Karolinska’s central IT systems, which provide essential support in daily care operations. You will lead a team of about ten employees with roles such as delivery leaders, product owners, systems specialists, and administrators. Together with colleagues in IT and operations, you will drive the development of digital solutions that contribute to effective, safe, and cohesive care. You will be responsible for several local administrations that work with operational management of systems such as Orbit, T-doc, TakeCare, and Always Open. Change management is a natural part of everyday life at Karolinska and within Region Stockholm. Your assignment will therefore evolve over time as Karolinska takes on an increasing responsibility for healthcare IT systems. To succeed in this role, insight into the future development and challenges of healthcare is required, combined with operational capability and the initiative to translate strategies into practice and drive the work forward. We are on a transformation journey focused on increased transparency, better collaboration, and more value for our stakeholders. This is achieved through the implementation of a new delivery model, with the ambition to create clarity and get prioritized work done in a smart, fast, and focused manner. We believe in a coaching leadership style – creating the right conditions for our employees and leading through direction and goals. You are also expected to actively contribute to the ongoing change management, which involves a shift towards more agile working methods for both development and management of systems. This occurs through joint period planning and teams that work product-oriented. In practice, this means we expect you to have experience with agile working methods from previous workplaces, a pronounced coaching leadership style where you build trust, and support your employees in taking on the new. We are looking for someone who: - Is a leading, advisory, and supportive manager who values collaboration and enjoys achieving success together with others. - Has a strong commitment to driving development forward in collaboration with the operations. Strives for both the patient’s and the healthcare’s best, and is motivated by working with change processes and continuous improvements. - Is an engaged and curious leader who listens, inspires, and motivates your team to achieve their goals. - Has solid experience collaborating with various stakeholders, both internally and externally, and builds trusting relationships. - Possesses strong communication skills to convey vision and goals to motivate the team. - Is new to management and ready to take the next step in your development as a leader. - Has a strong desire to learn and develop continuously, both personally and professionally, which is crucial for growing in a managerial role. Qualifications Requirements: - Academic degree or other work experience that the employer deems relevant for the position. - Formal training in leadership. - Good knowledge of standards, agreements, laws, and guidelines for healthcare. - Knowledge of regional development, administration, and governance. - Experience in both care and IT, as well as a good understanding of care processes. - Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. About the recruitment process Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. When applying, you need to attach your CV. Instead of