Unit Manager Operational Support Assistive Device Operations

The Assistive Technology Services are responsible for the operation of assistive technology activities for individuals with mobility impairments in the southern part of Stockholm County, as well as cross-county responsibility for individuals in need of consumable assistive devices at home, medical technology equipment at home, and communication, cognition, vision, and hearing aids. **Description** As the unit manager for operational support, you have overall responsibility for leading, developing, and monitoring the unit's work. You ensure that our support processes maintain high quality and contribute to the organization’s overall goals. A key part of the role is to strengthen collaboration with other units and managers within the organization to create coherence, efficiency, and even better support for core operations. You have personnel, work environment, and budget responsibilities and are part of the management team of the organization. You work closely with other managers and actively contribute to joint governance, development, and planning. The Assistive Technology Services currently operate at three locations: one in Fruängen and two in Solna. The unit currently has 20 employees located at all addresses. Employees within operational support work on issues related to finance, communication, system management, system development, patient safety, and operational monitoring. **Responsibilities** - Lead and develop the unit’s employees, creating conditions for well-being, participation, and clarity. - Drive development and change initiatives, both within the unit and in collaboration with other parts of the organization. - Ensure that working methods, routines, and processes are purposeful, effective, and of high quality. - Collaborate with other managers to develop common working methods and strengthen the organization’s support structures. - Be responsible for planning, monitoring, and reporting on operations, finances, and work environment. **Qualifications** - A relevant post-secondary education. - Several years of experience leading personnel in a complex organization, preferably with responsibility for a group of similar size. - Experience working in public administration and an understanding of politically governed operations. - Documented experience in driving development and change initiatives. - Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written forms. **Personal Attributes** We are looking for a confident, attentive, and present leader. You excel at building relationships and collaborating with other managers and functions. You communicate clearly, are structured in your approach, and thrive in an environment where both development and a holistic perspective are central. You are motivated by creating improvements and leading employees through change. **Conditions** You will be offered a permanent position in the basic role with a three-year appointment as unit manager. The position will be filled on the condition that it is not needed for internal relocation, according to applicable regulations. For patient-related work within the Stockholm County healthcare area: - A background check will be conducted prior to the hiring decision according to SLSO's overarching guidelines for background checks during employment. - Employees who will have patient contact must undergo a pre-employment health examination, according to applicable directives, which will be conducted by occupational health services before employment. - In addition to a Swedish professional license, good knowledge of the Swedish language at a C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is required. The same requirements apply to non-licensed personnel with patient contact. Stockholm County's healthcare area (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare services in the Stockholm Region within psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, home healthcare, urgent care, somatic specialist care, habilitation and health, as well as assistive technology. In collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, we conduct research, education, and development. https://www.slso.regionstockholm.se/. **Applying for a Job in Region Stockholm** We strive for gender equality and equity in our workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. We only accept applications through this system. Apply by clicking the "Apply" button. Applications sent by mail or email will not be considered. We kindly ask for no direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of additional job advertisements. Our recruitment system cannot handle anonymous applications or applicants with protected personal information. 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