Section Leader with a citizen-centered perspective, cross-sector collaboration and the strategic direction for nursing homes and short-term placements in Ikast-Brande Municipality

Do you want to be part of the Health and Elderly Department in Ikast-Brande Municipality and lead the Section for Care Homes and Short-Term Placements? Are you passionate about working in an area where generosity in collaboration, proximity, dignity and community are the foundation? Do you find motivation in developing strong relationships across the organization and in interaction with civil society? Then you are the person we are looking for as Section Head as of January 1, 2027.

You will join an ambitious management group in Health and Elderly, which is action- and development-oriented and places a high value on common success and cross-sectional cooperation. You will become part of a management community where we lean on each other and prioritize collaboration across sections. We therefore expect you to actively collaborate and see the value in joint solutions for the benefit of citizens.

As Section Head you will play a central role in the development and operation of care homes, short-term placements and day care in Ikast-Brande Municipality. We are looking for a present leader who is close to the 6 local managers, staff, citizens, relatives and actors in civil society – and who with genuine interest and commitment to each site can balance operation, development and financial responsibility.

A focus area is that you, in close collaboration with the rest of the department, work to translate the values of the Seniors Act about self-determination, trust and a strong interaction with relatives, local communities and civil society into local practice.

Another important focus area is to develop municipal short-term placements and ensure that a strong and well-functioning collaboration in the Local Health Service is built. This requires that you can work structurally with operations while also keeping the long-term strategic perspective in view.

Your role

As Section Head you will have a central position where you

• ensure dignity in meeting citizens
• support and develop a strong collaboration with relatives and civil society
• ensure high professional quality based on person-centered care
• are responsible for budget compliance, sick leave and financial management
• are part of a strong management community with a focus on collaboration and sparring
• are close to operations and prioritize regular, present sparring with local managers
• contribute to the development of the Health and Elderly Department in the short and long term
• actively contribute to the ongoing development of the Local Health Service

We are looking for a Section Head who

• has a relevant health care education supplemented with a leadership qualification
• has solid leadership experience and the ability to gain followership in a large and complex management area with multiple professional disciplines. It is an advantage if you have experience in leading other managers
• is a visible and present leader who thrives being close to daily tasks
• has an eye for both operations and development, and can work with a long-term perspective
• has strong collaboration skills and actively contributes to the community
• is focused on creating good processes for citizens – “we do it for Gerda”
• understands how to navigate a municipal and politically governed organization and can translate strategies and political visions into concrete actions and initiatives in daily operations

Additional information

If you would like to know more about the job, you are welcome to contact Health and Elderly Chief Kirsten Løgsted on tel. 41818058.

On our website you will find

• information about Ikast-Brande Municipality as an employer, including introductory videos about onboarding in the municipality: Job in Ikast-Brande Municipality
• fact sheet about the Health and Elderly Department, prepared in connection with the 2025 Municipal Election: Fact sheet - Health and Elderly
• organizational chart for the Health and Elderly Department: Health and Elderly Department

The application deadline is Monday, October 26 at 12.00.

The first round of interviews is expected to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from which 2-3 candidates will be selected for a second round on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Before the first interview, candidates will complete a personal profile.