We in the Health and Social Services Department of Gjøvik Municipality are looking for a development-oriented and unifying project manager to lead our work in staffing management and workforce planning. We’re looking for someone who’s been there and done that and knows the challenges we need to solve. You have prior experience finding solutions—perhaps through KS’s TØRN initiative or other similar initiatives?
This is a newly created position that will play a key role in leading the work from the outset in close collaboration with the sector’s leaders, employees, and union representatives.
Your main responsibilities:
- Lead the development of the sector’s work on staffing management and workforce planning
- Coordinate and drive development and restructuring processes within health and social care services
- Develop sustainable solutions for staffing and resource utilization in collaboration with managers and employee representatives
- Contribute to the development of health-promoting, sustainable, and forward-looking shift schedules
- Prepare knowledge bases and decision-making frameworks on relevant topics such as competency needs, work schedules, and a full-time work culture
- Ensure close collaboration and participation from managers, employees, employee representatives, and the occupational safety and health service in all processes within the area of responsibility
As this is a newly created position, additional responsibilities may be assigned or existing ones may be modified based on the sector’s needs.
Qualifications:
- Higher education at the bachelor’s or master’s level in health/social sciences, organization and management, or other relevant education.
- Experience from municipal health and social care services
- Process management skills and experience with project management
- Experience with development, strategy, or restructuring efforts
- A strong understanding of analyses and the knowledge base, as well as experience in preparing decision-making documentation
- Strong knowledge of relevant laws and agreements
- Ability to see the connection between service quality, finances, expertise, and staffing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong digital skills and an interest in digitalization
- Valid Class B driver’s license
Personal qualities:
- You are a confident and clear communicator who is able to build trust and strong relationships
- You are good at motivating others and fostering a sense of teamwork
- You are able to take a strategic view while also being analytical
- You have strong execution skills and are able to translate strategy into practice
- You are able to manage multiple parallel processes while maintaining momentum and quality
- You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team
Personal suitability will be given significant weight.
We offer:
- A key role in the development of the health and care services of the future
- Varied and challenging work tasks
- The opportunity to influence important strategic decisions
- A positive work environment and collaboration with dedicated leaders, colleagues, and employee representatives
- A 37.5-hour workweek with a flex-time arrangement
- Salary to be negotiated and excellent pension and insurance plans.
Are you wondering if this might be the right position for you? Then please contact me!
The first round of interviews will be held on Wednesday, November 18.
Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. Section 11 of the Public Administration Act.
This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.
Application:All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system.
We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, or age.
Link to the application form: Apply here