Do you want to be close to the decisions in the healthcare system of the future?

The Directorate Secretariat is seeking 2 academics for Sygehus Sønderjylland

Do you like to work closely with the decisions that shape daily life for patients, citizens and staff? Do you thrive on creating direction, structure and overview in a complex reality where tasks are important and the pace is high? Do you have organizational acumen and particularly good collaboration skills? Then you may be one of the two academics we are seeking for the Directorate Secretariat at Sygehus Sønderjylland.

With Strategy 2030 we must move from hospital to health care system . We must continue to be a strong hospital – and at the same time be more present in the local everyday life, in close collaboration with municipalities and general practice. It requires a proactive organization , where we work systematically with leadership, follow-up and implementation

At the same time, the establishment of Sundhedsråd Sønderjylland, means that the political level is moved closer to the hospital’s everyday life. It sets new demands for our leadership work and processes.

As a new employee in the Directorate Secretariat you will play a central role in supporting the management’s work in both daily leadership and long-term development – and in ensuring that the strategy becomes reality.

Your tasks

You will become part of a small, centrally placed secretariat, which works closely with the management, staff and clinical departments. You will have a broad portfolio of tasks, including:

• Support management meetings – board meetings, meetings with departmental leaderships and other central leadership forums – from agenda to minutes and follow-up
• Prepare case proposals, statements, briefings and presentations for the executive
• Handle ongoing secretariat tasks and help ensure control of processes and deadlines
• Contribute to translating Strategy 2030 into structure and action in everyday life
• Contribute to ongoing coordination and prioritization across projects and initiatives.

In addition, for the right candidate there will be an opportunity to participate in the work to elevate the emergency preparedness area, including a focus on maintaining normal operations for as long as possible through clear prioritization, coordination and robust solutions.

In short: You help make things happen – and ensure that good decisions are followed through.

About you

We imagine you have a relevant higher education – for example a Master’s degree in social sciences (cand.scient.pol. or similar) or a health candidate with postgraduate studies. You may be a recent graduate or have a few years’ experience from a politically governed or larger public organization.

We value that you

• have analytical and strategic acumen and can quickly grasp new problems
• have organizational understanding and especially good collaborative skills
• can create structure and overview – even when there are many deadlines and complex cases
• have strong written skills and be able to tailor your language to different audiences
• can work independently and ensure progress in your tasks
• thrive in a daily life with many collaboration interfaces, and where we deliver service, make others look good and take initiative where needed

The daily life is variable and requires you to work flexibly while maintaining a high professional quality.

We offer

You will be part of an organization that is in full swing with an important development – and where your efforts can be felt. We offer:

• opportunity to come close to the decisions and play a central role in key aspects of implementing Strategy 2030
• insight into and influence on both strategic and concrete management work at the hospital
• a good working environment with freedom under responsibility and close collaborative relationships with other administrative staff and the hospital’s departments
• a busy and varied daily life in an informal environment with many professional disciplines
• good introduction to the tasks and an opportunity to influence the content of the position

Place of employment is Aabenraa. There may be travel in connection with meetings at other sites and with partners.

Salary, employment and contact

This is a permanent full-time position (37 hours) with start date 1 January 2027 or by agreement.

Southern Denmark Hospital is obliged to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally set allowances and pension for Academics (33.01.1). In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications. See starting salaries for positions in Region Southern Denmark

There will be opportunity for employment as a senior consultant.

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact: Secretariat Chief Ingeborg Demant Mamsen, email: [email protected], phone: 29 38 56 93.

The application deadline is 13 November 2026 and interviews will be held on 18 November 2026 in Sønderborg.