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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health employs approximately 440 people. Their jobs vary from Assistant to Permanent Secretary and from Specialist to Ministerial Adviser.
Tasks are challenging and versatile. The working environment is just hectic enough and the tasks are important in terms of society.
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Meaningful work
People working for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health describe their work, background and career in the career stories below.
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“Opportunities to build something new this hands-on in central government are rare” »
At the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Laura Kuusio is developing new ways to strengthen the participation of children and young people.
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Teija Inkilä develops digital solutions at the ministry that have also been presented in Europe and China.
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“A career path can start in unexpected places – mine began as a Habbo Hotel moderator” »
Taina Pahkamaa-Huusko keeps everyday operations running smoothly for the ministry’s leadership, from meetings to ministerial working groups.
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“You rarely get such a close view of how decisions are communicated” »
As an intern, Neea Hassinen had a front-row view of how government decisions are communicated within public administration.
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“I see myself as a kind of democracy warrior” »
At the ministry, Liisa Siika-aho works on finding solutions to complex social security issues within the boundaries of political decision-making.
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“What matters most is the people and how well they work together” »
Jari Keinänen has built a career of more than 25 years at the ministry. The sense of community has kept him there.
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“At the ministry, I can bring together different parts of my studies in a remarkable way” »
Jere Päivinen’s work takes social security issues from the ministry to EU negotiations and international agreements.
Further information
Liisa Perttula, Director of Human Resources and Administration
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Human Resources and Administration Unit / HEHA Telephone:0295163521 Email Address: [email protected]