Description of the workplace:

All children and young people should have a childhood characterized by well-being, safety, and life skills through effective collaboration with parents, the right expertise close to children and young people, interdisciplinary cooperation, and an inclusive community. The participation of children and youth and the development of strong relationships should be integral to all work with children and youth (“On the Same Team for Children and Youth in Gjøvik—A Holistic Upbringing Strategy”).

Gjøvik Municipality is an international and multicultural community. To help ensure that children in cross-cultural families have the best possible upbringing in Gjøvik, the public health clinic service is now establishing a migration health team. The team will consist of two public health nurses in addition to this newly created position.

The position is temporary, project-based for one year, with the possibility of extension. Workload: 80–100% (please specify desired position size). Working hours are primarily during the day, but some afternoon and evening work must be expected.

We encourage men and people from minority backgrounds to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help establish and develop a new migration health team
• Assist and guide cross-cultural families in navigating family life in an unfamiliar society
• Contribute to a positive balance in raising children across two cultures
• Work on the integration of families and children into Norwegian society
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with various services
• General parenting guidance

Qualifications:

• 3-year relevant college degree
• A cross-cultural background and/or experience working with people from cross-cultural backgrounds will be emphasized
• Experience working with children, youth, and families
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Norwegian
• Counseling skills are desirable
• Strong digital skills
• Approved police clearance required

Personal qualities:

• Personal suitability, including the ability to build trust and establish strong relationships with the target group, will be emphasized
• Ability to handle the unexpected
• Flexible and solution-oriented
• Organized, with strong execution skills
• Good collaboration skills

We offer:

• Opportunity to influence and develop services for the target group
• Good work environment
• Workplace in modern facilities at the health center in City Hall
• A large professional community with skilled colleagues across multiple disciplines
• Focus on local collaboration between stakeholders and systematic, preventive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) work
• Flexible work hours

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. the Public Administration Act § 11.

This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. the Public Administration Act § 25.

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