About this role
State Pharmaceutical and Social Evaluation Agency (SBU) is a knowledge authority under the Ministry of Social Affairs tasked with conducting scientific evaluations of methods in healthcare, including dental care. SBU also has a mandate to perform scientific evaluations of interventions in social services and services supported by the LSS (Support and Service Act). At SBU, collaboration is the foundation of a positive work environment and the core of daily operations and product quality. The agency has approximately 100 employees.
SBU is growing and has reorganized its operations. The new organization took effect on September 1, 2025. The newly established unit for interventions for the elderly and persons with disabilities (ÄF) is now seeking a project manager.
Unit Description
The newly established unit for interventions for the elderly and persons with disabilities is seeking an experienced project manager. The unit consists of nine employees. The unit is under the social services department led by a department head, with daily operations managed by a unit manager.
The unit works with both government assignments and self-initiated projects in the social services area. The unit primarily handles assignments in elderly care, disability services, and dental care. For this position, we are seeking a project manager with knowledge and experience in social services and the elderly care sector. The unit's work includes conveying target group-adapted knowledge in its field.
Responsibilities
As a project manager at SBU, you will lead the work of developing knowledge compilations and other scientifically-based materials that respond to current needs in social services and other agencies. You will work in cross-professional teams with other project managers, information specialists, and health economists. You will also collaborate with researchers, other agencies, interest organizations, and professionals.
Responsibilities include internal and external collaboration, working on internal development projects and training, as well as communicating and making research results accessible. You will be supported by colleagues, external experts, and various support functions such as SBU's scientific council, quality group, and method support.
Responsibilities specifically include:
• Planning and executing projects according to SBU's method.
• Quality assurance through SBU's internal processes and external experts.
• Coordinating analyses, health economics, and ethical aspects.
• Making research results accessible and communicating through reports, summaries, presentations, and web platforms.
Qualifications
• PhD in social work (or related fields such as public health, sociology, psychology, occupational therapy, or anthropology)
• Professional experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent Swedish and English skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional experience with issues related to elderly care, disability, or social services
• Knowledge of government governance and social service organization
• Experience with systematic reviews or evidence-based development work
Personal Characteristics
You are an excellent communicator who can establish trustworthy connections and have strong pedagogical abilities. The role requires you to be meticulous, flexible, collaborative, and capable of independent work. You enjoy working in a varied role and have high personal integrity.
Great importance will be placed on personal characteristics.
We Offer
At SBU, you can make a difference for society and welfare. You'll have the opportunity to engage with research and work alongside competent and committed colleagues in a pleasant work environment. We are located in bright offices in central Stockholm, with the possibility of remote work up to two days per week when operations permit, a generous wellness benefit, and 1.5 hours of wellness time per week during work hours.
Scope and Commencement
This is a permanent full-time position (100%). SBU applies a 6-month probationary period. Start date to be determined by mutual agreement.
Application
We look forward to your application by November 26, 2025. Applications will only be accepted through the agency's recruitment tool, which can be found on our website under job openings.
Read about how we handle your personal data according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at https://www.sbu.se/personuppgifter.
Additional Information
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