Unit Manager for Regional Shared Administration at Karolinska University Hospital

Do you want to take on the mission to contribute to and drive IT development for the future of healthcare at Europe's leading hospital? Are you stimulated by working in an environment characterized by high competence and complex challenges? As the head of the unit, you will be responsible for a strategic area of expertise that will be a key factor in our work towards our vision: "We will cure and alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today." We warmly welcome your application. You will be offered The opportunity 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 chance 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 our general benefits offered by Karolinska University Hospital. About the position We are seeking a manager for the Karolinska Regional Shared Administration unit, where you will report to the head of the Health Informatics and Care Systems department. 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 Health Informatics and Care Systems department. The digitalization of care and support requires individuals who understand the needs of healthcare as well as the possibilities and limitations of technology. As the head of the unit, you will be responsible for operations, budget, and personnel. Your role includes being the system owner for several systems used within the Region as well as Karolinska. You will lead a team of about ten employees with competencies such as delivery managers, product owners, systems specialists, and administrators, who, in collaboration with other colleagues in IT, drive and develop healthcare IT. Change work within Karolinska and the Region is ongoing, and your mission will grow over time as Karolinska is expected to take on expanded responsibility for healthcare IT, where parts of the systems used within the region will be led by you and your team. Insight into the future development and challenges of healthcare, along with operational capability and decisiveness to implement changes and drive work forward, are important prerequisites for the role. 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, where the ambition is 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 work, which involves a shift towards more agile working methods – both for development and management of systems – with shared period planning and teams working in a product-oriented manner. This means that we expect you to have experience with agile working methods from previous workplaces and a pronounced coaching leadership style where you build trust and support your employees in embracing the new. You are a coaching leader – a role model who shows the way, involves, and engages so that your employees can achieve good results. We are looking for someone who: - Is a present, advisory, and supportive leader who values collaboration and thrives on achieving success together with others. - Has a strong commitment to development and drives improvement work in close cooperation with the organization. - Strives to create the best possible outcomes for both patients and healthcare, and is motivated by leading change and improvement processes. - Is an inspiring and curious leader who listens, motivates, and provides your team with the conditions to achieve common goals. - Has solid experience in collaborating with various stakeholders, both internally and externally, and builds trusting relationships through clear and engaging communication. - Is a decisive and exemplary leader – you show the way, involve, engage, and deliver results. Qualifications Requirements: - Academic degree or other relevant work experience deemed equivalent. - At least 7 years of documented experience in managerial roles. - Good knowledge of applicable standards, agreements, laws, and guidelines in the healthcare sector. - Knowledge of regional development, administration, and governance. - Very good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. - Experience working in a politically governed organization. Meritorious: - Experience in both healthcare operations and IT, as well as a good understanding of how digital solutions support and develop care processes. About the recruitment process Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. In connection with your application, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete. We warmly welcome your application - Together we are Karolinska! Applying for a job in Region Stockholm We strive for gender equality and equity in our workplace and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and circumstances. We only accept applications via this