Are you a confident leader with the ability to show the way forward? Are you driven by making a real impact on society? Then this could be the role for you.
About the position
As the section manager for service development, you will be responsible for a section that currently consists of three units. You will lead the section's operations, report to the department manager, and be part of the department's management team.
The role of section manager is being introduced due to our growth, providing you with the opportunity to influence how the new management layer will develop. The job involves many contact points, and you will network both internally and externally to drive the operations forward. You play a central role in our socially important activities where we offer digital solutions for health, providing healthcare employees with better conditions and increasing patient safety.
About the section
The section for service development is responsible for developing and managing digital services within the department's area of responsibility. The section gathers competencies in service development and product management, working closely with both users and technical teams to ensure that the services meet real needs.
The section is part of the Health, Care, and Welfare department, which works to enable digital solutions that strengthen healthcare, social services, and dental care. We contribute to the Swedish eHealth Agency's mission to drive the development of the national digital infrastructure.
About you
In the recruitment process, we place great emphasis on your personal qualities, as they are crucial for how you will thrive and succeed in the role. We are looking for someone who is confident and clear in their leadership. You are collaborative and build relationships with our external partners as well as at all levels of the organization. You lead through change and come up with ideas on how the operations and individuals can develop. In your change management, you are strategic and take a holistic perspective. It is natural for you to take responsibility for both your own work and the decisions made.
We are looking for someone who has:
• An academic degree in a relevant field (at least 180 credits or 120 points according to the previous system)
• At least 5 years of current experience in management with responsibility for operations, personnel, and budget
• Current experience in leading other managers
• Excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing.
It is advantageous for the position if you have:
• Current experience in leading technical development work within health, care, and welfare or similar fields
• Current experience in strategic development work within complex organizations
• Current experience with agile working methods
• Current experience in management within the public sector.
What do we offer?
We are a growing authority. The Swedish eHealth Agency offers you the opportunity to contribute to societal benefit. We work with large transaction-critical systems that impact society, such as e-prescriptions and the Medication Check.
With us, you will be surrounded by friendly and competent colleagues, at an authority with several important societal missions.
At the Swedish eHealth Agency, all employees have flexible working hours and the opportunity to work partially remotely. Read more about what it’s like to work with us: Work with us
Are you interested?
Questions regarding the position can be answered by:
Department Manager Max Herulf:
[email protected]
Questions regarding the recruitment process can be answered by:
HR Specialist Gabriela Plachecka:
[email protected]
We welcome you to submit your application and CV via our recruitment tool by December 11, 2025. Please upload your degree certificates, transcripts, and any relevant documents along with your application.
The selection questions are based on the requirements profile for this recruitment, and your answers will form the basis for the selection process. Answering the selection questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete. Therefore, it is important that you respond clearly and thoroughly to the selection questions and do not refer to other documents, such as your CV.
The employment is permanent with a six-month probationary period. Start date as soon as possible or as agreed. The place of employment is Stockholm or Kalmar. The work may involve travel, primarily between Kalmar and Stockholm.
An employment with us may require placement in a security class. Therefore, we may need to conduct a security clearance with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For some tasks in a security class, Swedish citizenship is required.
If you have a decision regarding protected personal data, please contact the HR specialist named in the advertisement.
About the Swedish eHealth Agency
The Swedish eHealth Agency drives the development of the national digital infrastructure within health, care, and welfare. We create conditions for digital services and solutions for individuals and professionals within healthcare, pharmacies, and social services. We work to ensure that health data is accessible throughout the care chain, regardless of where individuals receive care.
Approximately 600 employees work with us across two locations, Kalmar and Stockholm. Read more about us at www