Umeå municipality is looking for a strategic and collaborative project manager who wants to be the hub in the implementation of the co-morbidity reform. The reform aims to create a coherent, needs-oriented and person-centered care and support structure for people with co-morbidity.

Do you want to lead co-creation, build structures that make a difference and contribute to people with complex problems receiving coordinated, needs-oriented and person-centered efforts? If you want to achieve the intentions of the national reform in close collaboration with Region Västerbotten and our kranskommuner - then you should apply as a project manager to us!

About the business

The support and care administration is responsible for three central areas of activity: authority exercise, disability care and individual and family care. Our mission is to create the conditions for people to live a safe and independent life.

Within the administration there are three perspectives: finance, HR and quality. Within the quality perspective, there is the Unit for systematic quality work, which is tasked with participating in and creating the conditions for systematic quality work, in accordance with the Board's management system for systematic quality work

The unit consists of employees with various assignments within the systematic quality work - coordinators, socially responsible coordinator (SAS), medically responsible nurse (MAS), process manager, coordinator for the transition to the new Social Services Act and children's rights strategist.

Now a new role is being created - a project manager for the implementation of the co-morbidity reform, which will also belong to the unit.

Your duties

As a project manager, you will have overall responsibility for planning, driving and following up the municipality's development work linked to the co-morbidity reform. The reform aims to strengthen coordination between social services and health care and ensure that people with complex needs receive coherent, accessible and long-term sustainable efforts.

You will:

• Lead the work of establishing and developing common structures, working methods and processes between the municipality and the region.
• Coordinate efforts together with the surrounding municipalities to create equivalence and efficiency throughout the area.
• Ensure that the intentions of the reform are implemented in the operations, from strategic level to practical implementation.
• Drive analysis, improvement and change work to create a more integrated and person-centered care and care.
• Follow up results, quality and effects and report to the steering group and management.
• Contribute to creating a common goal image and culture that promotes collaboration between the principals.
• Watch the world and disseminate knowledge about legislative changes, guidelines and national assignments linked to the reform.

We offer

With us, you will have a central and important role in one of the municipality's most important development areas. You will be part of a committed and competent team and will have great opportunities to influence how we together create better, more coordinated and legally secure efforts for people with co-morbidity.

About you

We are looking for you who have:

• Academic education in social work or other relevant focus.
• Experience in project management or strategic development work.
• Documented experience of collaboration between municipality and region or in areas related to mental illness, addiction, addiction or social services.

It is meritorious if you:

• worked with the implementation of national reforms
• have experience from municipal social services.

Furthermore, we see that you:

• Have a good ability to lead change processes with other actors.
• Have very good communication skills and a confidence in presenting and anchoring decisions.
• Has a structured way of working
• Has good analytical skills and a holistic perspective
• Has the ability to lead in collaboration
• Is confident in change work
• Has a passion for creating sustainable solutions together with others

Welcome with your application! You can either attach your CV and personal letter or fill in your details directly in the application form.

Other

The position is a project position with access as soon as possible/according to agreement until 2027-12-31 with the possibility of extension.

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About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun.

Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside work. Here you can find out what it's like to live in Umeå: Move - Umeå municipality

We are going to become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.