Head of Section for Secretariat and Health Policy - be close to the decisions that shape the health care system

Do you want to be part of a strong leadership team close to the decisions that shape the healthcare system – and help set the direction for political support, management support and secretariat work in Denmark's largest region?

We are seeking a head of section for the Secretariat and Health Policy in the Health Group, who can set a direction, create momentum and get people and tasks to work together in a daily life close to the political and administrative top management in the Region of East Denmark. You must thrive with complex agendas, high tempo and shifting priorities – and at the same time be a clear and present leader for the staff.

At the turn of the year, Region Hovedstaden and Region Sjælland will become Region Østdanmark. This means new organizations, collaborations and workflows must be created across borders – and that we get the opportunity to think functions and solutions in new ways. Secretariat and Health Policy will play a central role in making the new organization function and in supporting the political and managerial decisions that will shape the future of the health sector.

A central leadership task

As head of section you will be part of the management in Secretariat and Health Policy and, together with the current unit head and section chief, share responsibility for running the unit.

You will have a central role in supporting the unit in ensuring good backing of our politicians and management and driving cross-cutting processes and creating coherence in complex health agendas. In Secretariat and Health Policy we are responsible, among other things, for serving the health councils and the political committees in the health area, supporting management and the units in the center and driving the transformation towards new digital workflows and solving tasks with employee involvement and occupational safety.

You must be able to both lift your eyes and understand the concrete task. This means you should be able to see the political and strategic direction, support the quality of deliverables and at the same time set the framework for employees to succeed in a daily life where agendas and deadlines often move quickly.

Your tasks

As head of section you can, among other things, have responsibility for

• being involved, together with the rest of the management team, in leading and developing the unit professionally, organizationally and personnel-wise with focus on well-being, quality and results
• ensuring high quality and progress in political servicing and management support
• prioritizing and coordinating tasks in a daily life with many simultaneous deliveries and tight deadlines
• supporting the preparation of decision proposals, political matters, notes, speeches, presentations and other material for politicians and management
• driving and supporting larger cross-cutting processes and agendas across the Health Group and Region Østdanmark
• creating good collaboration across the Health Group's other units, hospitals and the regional administration
• developing workflows and collaboration forms so that we work efficiently, coordinated and with high quality

You will have close managerial interaction with the unit head and the current section chief. In the management group we share responsibility for the whole and for creating coherence across sections, disciplines and geographies.

You will become part of the Health Group leadership, which consists of the management, 13 unit heads and 18 section chiefs. You report to the unit head of Secretariat and Health Policy, Lise Graae.

Leadership in Health Group

As a leader in the Health Group we expect that you

• can exercise strategic leadership and translate goals and ambitions into action
• are a qualified sparring partner for the political level, the executive management and the board
• actively contribute to the overall management group and share accountability for the whole across
• can navigate safely among many stakeholders and partners both inside and outside the region
• are curious about the reality characterizing, for example, hospitals and the other units in the regions
• create trust, direction and engagement through a clear, relational and proper leadership style.

Your profile

We imagine that you

• have a relevant higher education in social sciences or similar
• have experience with a politically driven organization and management support
• can navigate safely in complex organizations with many stakeholders and different considerations
• can create overview and prioritize when many important tasks land at the same time
• are strong both analytically and can make complex issues clear and ready for decision
• can drive processes and create momentum across disciplines and organizational boundaries
• are motivated by developing both staff, task solving and the organization.

You do not need to know all parts of the health system beforehand. It is also not a requirement that you have a lot of leadership experience. The essential is that you have political and organizational understanding, influence, and the personality to set a direction, gain followers and make things happen – also in a complex organization with many stakeholders.

Helping to build something new

With the establishment of Region Østdanmark on 1 January 2027 you will become part of Denmark's largest region, with about 2.8 million citizens and more than 65,000 employees.

The merger is also a historically large organizational change. New structures and collaborations must be established, the health reform must be translated into practice, and political ambitions must become concrete solutions.

Secretariat and Health Policy will play a central role in that development. We are close to the decisions that shape the health system, and our task is both to ensure strong political and administrative support and to create coherence and progress across the organization.

As of 1 January 2027 Secretariat and Health Policy will consist of just over 45 employees based in Hillerød and Sorø. You can expect to have a fixed base at one of the two places – depending on your preferences and which professional areas and tasks you get the primary responsibility for.

However, you should be prepared for ongoing meetings and tasks across the region – even though we in daily life handle many things via Teams, email and telephone.

We in the management are laying all tracks, and we need someone who has the courage and desire to step up and, together with us and the employees, help shape how we work with political service, management support and cross-functional coordination in the new Health Group. Together with you we will agree which professional areas and tasks you will have the primary leadership responsibility for, so we can best utilize your experience and strengths. We can also agree on where you prefer to work from.

The practical

If you are interested, please send us a motivated application, CV and diploma papers no later than 28 October 2026.

The position is a full-time job with start date 1 January 2027.

We will hold 1st interviews on 2 and 3 November 2026 and 2nd interviews on 16 November 2026.

Tests may be included between the 1st and 2nd interview.

As head of section you will be appointed according to the agreement for chief officers, with placement as other administrative chiefs at grade 49 plus allowance. There will be opportunities to negotiate individual allowances depending on the position as well as your experience and qualifications.

Want to know more?

If you have questions, you can contact unit head Lise Graae at mobile 21 77 60 88.

Employer area

Region Sjælland and Region Hovedstaden will, on 1 January 2027, become Region Østdanmark as a result of the health reform. Your employer area will be Region Østdanmark with all associated organizational units.

Read more about the meaning of the employer area on Region Østdanmark's website.

Starting salary for unionized employees

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of the base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension in the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the salary may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and your qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region's website

About Region Sjælland

We are the region's largest workplace with more than 21,000 employees and a budget of 23 billion kroner. We solve tasks within health, psychiatry and regional development and run a number of social institutions. Visit www.regionsjaelland.dk to read more about the region's tasks, structure and geography. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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WORKPLACE

Regional House

QUICKNR.

055998

JOB TYPE

Full time

POSTED

13 October 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

28 October 2026

START OF EMPLOYMENT

1 January 2027