yrkesroll

Yrkesroll is a concept used in human resource management and occupational contexts to describe the professional function and duties associated with a particular occupation or position. It defines what a person in that role is expected to do, the scope of work, the authority to make decisions, and the boundaries of responsibility. The yrkesroll sits alongside other descriptive elements such as job title and organizational unit, but focuses on function rather than label alone.

Contents typically include main tasks and responsibilities, required qualifications and competences, decision rights and accountability, expected work methods and ethical guidelines, and how the role collaborates with others in the organization. The yrkesroll is often documented in a role description or competence framework and is used in recruitment, onboarding, performance assessment, training planning, and career development.

Examples illustrate how the concept applies across sectors. In health care, the yrkesroll of a registered nurse includes patient assessment, care planning, execution of nursing interventions, documentation, patient safety, and coordination with physicians and other professionals. In software development, the yrkesroll of a software engineer includes design, coding, testing, maintenance, code reviews, and collaboration with product and operations teams.

Relation to other terms: the concept emphasizes functional responsibilities rather than merely the job title (yrkesbenämning). It is dynamic and can evolve with changes in technology, regulation, and organizational needs, and is commonly used in workforce planning, competence mapping, and performance management.