samordnare

Samordnare is a Swedish term meaning a person responsible for coordinating activities, resources, and information to achieve a common objective. In public administration and civil society in Sweden, samordnare is used as a job title across sectors such as healthcare, social services, education, and emergency preparedness. The role emphasizes bridging gaps between actors, aligning processes, and ensuring that plans are carried out in a coherent and user-centered manner.

A samordnare does not typically deliver all services themselves; instead, they map needs, design workflows, allocate resources, and facilitate communication between users, families, professionals, and authorities. They may develop action plans, monitor progress, secure follow-up, coordinate handoffs between different care providers, and ensure continuity of service across organizational boundaries.

Common applications include discharge planning and transition coordination in healthcare; coordinating home care, rehabilitation, housing, and social support for vulnerable groups; and cross-sector coordination of municipal projects or crisis response. In emergency or disaster contexts, a samordnare may serve as a central coordination point to synchronize efforts.

Typical qualifications include professional background relevant to the field (for example nursing, social work, public administration, or project management) and strong skills in communication, collaboration, problem solving, and project coordination. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and a user-centered approach are valued.

The position complements frontline professionals by organizing and guiding processes rather than delivering all services directly, aiming to improve efficiency, clarifying responsibilities, and enhancing user outcomes.