Programme Secretary, International Master's in Public Health

About the role

The Unit of Social Medicine and Global Health, based in the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö and led by Professor Anette Agardh, works on global public health issues through education, research and capacity development. This is a temporary, full-time position (12 months) starting 1 January 2027 or as agreed, working on site in Malmö. The main focus is the administration of the international Master's Programme in Public Health.

Key responsibilities

• Course and programme administration for the Master's Programme in Public Health
• Administrative support to lecturers and students, and acting as a contact point for the programme
• Regular communication with students, lecturers, government agencies and organisations, national and international
• Support the research group: process travel expense claims, arrange travel bookings, photocopying, document management and other routine tasks
• Practical and administrative support to researchers and doctoral students
• Possible administrative duties in other parts of the department

Required profile

• University degree at Bachelor's level or equivalent, deemed relevant by the employer
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in a team
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
• Excellent spoken and written Swedish and English
• Suitable for a service-oriented, thorough and flexible person who can prioritise tasks

Meritorious qualifications

• Experience of educational administration in a university or higher education institution
• Experience of administrative work in an international environment
• Experience of administrative support in a research environment

What we offer

• Lund University benefits as a public authority, including generous annual leave and an occupational pension
• Flexitime agreement supporting work-life balance

Applications are made through the University's recruitment system with a cover letter, CV, degree certificate and other supporting documents, and candidates should state their salary expectation.