Apply for positions of trust 2022

Since 1877, Medicinska Föreningen has been driven forward by committed members — Karolinska Institutet’s students and alumni. Do you want to deepen your commitment to the student union’s work and at the same time gain valuable experience for the future? Do you feel that you have the knowledge to contribute to, for example, making the student union’s activities more efficient?

The union council Fullmäktige has elected several of the positions of trust within Medicinska Föreningen 2022, but you now have the chance to apply for vacant positions. Read about the positions below and send in your candidacy. Last day to apply is April 7th.

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Vice Speaker

The vice Speaker (vice talman) is the deputy of the Speaker, a position that requires fluent Swedish. Please see the Swedish page for more information.

Secretary

The secretary (sekreterare) is a member of the Board and writes the minutes at every meeting with the Board as well as the union council (Fullmäktige). Note that this position requires fluent Swedish. Please see the Swedish page for more information.

Operations auditor and substitutes

The task of the operations auditors’ (sakrevisorer) is to review Medicinska Föreningen’s activities to ensure that bylaws have been complied with, that the student union develops and that decisions have been made correctly. The positions require fluent Swedish. Please see the Swedish page for more information.

  • Positions: 1 ordinary, 2 substitutes
  • Term of office: January – December 2022
  • Eligible: anyone
  • Language requirements: Swedish and English
  • More information: Medicinska Föreningens stadgar

Board Members

The Board (styrelsen) is the highest operative body within Medicinska Föreningen. The Board decides on strategic questions, supports the committees and sections and works to improve and develop MF. Note that being a Board member requires fluent Swedish. Please see the Swedish page for more information.

Tomb Keeper

The tomb keeper (gravvårdare) ensures that Medicinska Föreningen’s burial grounds at Norra begravningsplatsen in Solna are taken care of, and executes a torchlight procession at the day of all souls. The positions requires Swedish.

Scholarship Reviewing Commission – chair and members

The task of the Scholarship Reviewing Commission is to prepare the Board for matters concerning the distribution of scholarships through review of received applications. The commission also handles the announcement of the scholarships and ensures that applications are received. All members are encouraged to apply, but note that the chair will need to be fluent in Swedish. It is also beneficial if other members are familiar with Swedish.

Auditors and substitutes for the foundations managed by MF

The auditor’s task is to review the management of the foundations managed by Medicinska Föreningen and to ensure that laws, bylaws and regulations have been followed correctly during the financial year. The position requires fluent Swedish. The foundations managed by MF are:

  1. Stiftelsen Folke Sjöqvists 50-årsfond och Ulla Lindholms stipendiefond
  2. Medicinska Föreningens samstiftelse för studier
  3. Medicinska Föreningens samstiftelse för studieresor
  4. J. Åkermans, B. Pernows och C.G. Bernhards stiftelse
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Questions?

Do you have any questions about the positions or the election process? You are welcome to contact the Nomination Commission at [email protected].

Union Council meeting March 13thApply for positions of trust 2022/2023