Description of Operations

The Social Services Administration carries out activities mandated by law in accordance with the Social Services Act, the Health and Medical Care Act, and the Act on Support and Services for Certain Persons with Disabilities. Based on democratic principles, the Social Services Administration shall promote people’s economic and social security, equality in living conditions, and active participation in society, while also providing quality care, health and medical care, and services to older adults, people with disabilities, and others who need societal support. We are now seeking a unit manager for the Health and Social Care Department.

Job Responsibilities

As a unit manager, you will work closely with the operations and in an operational capacity, with clear responsibility for service users, employees, the work environment, and finances within your unit. You will lead and manage the unit through a results-oriented approach based on policy-driven goals and self-monitoring. You will be part of the Health and Social Care Department’s management team and report directly to the department head. In collaboration with the management team, you will be responsible for your unit as well as for the department as a whole. To support your role, you will have supervisors and other unit managers within the department and the Social Services Administration, as well as support from municipality-wide functions such as Human Resources and Finance.

Qualifications

You have:

• a college or university degree appropriate for the position
• experience serving as a manager or leader, as well as experience in supervising staff
• experience working in health and social care, administration, or unit-level management
• the ability and interest to manage finances and operations from a holistic perspective

You have the ability to interact with people and build trust and a sense of security within the organization and with our service users. We want you to see opportunities, be open to innovative thinking, and have the ability to inspire your colleagues. The position requires leadership and collaboration skills. Education in human resources and finance is also a plus. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Since we are a municipality responsible for administering the minority languages Sami, Finnish, and Meänkieli, we view proficiency in any of these languages as a plus.

Other Information

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association)

Work Hours/Duration

Full-time, temporary position starting in September 2026 through June 2027.

Salary

Individual salary determination.

Start Date

As agreed.

Information

Department Head Johan Apelqvist 0970–818660; please feel free to call and ask questions if you are interested in the advertised position.

Union Representatives

Vision or Ledarna, tel. 0970-818 000

Application

Application deadline: August 7, 2026

Please include a resume with your application. Original documents will be provided upon request.