Estonia opens competition for Health Board director

Estonia has opened a public competition to appoint a director of the Health Board, ERR reported. The competition was announced by the State Chancellery’s top executives competence centre.

The director’s term is five years, and the position carries a gross monthly salary of 7,200 euros. The Health Board is currently led by Birgit Lao, who took office on May 2, 2022.

Candidates must have a master’s degree or equivalent, at least five years of experience managing an organisation or a large structural unit, and English proficiency at C1 level or higher. They must also meet the competencies set out in the public service top executives’ competency model and hold security clearance or be willing to apply for it.

Applicants must submit a reasoned application of up to two pages and describe three priority areas for their first two years. The proposed priorities should help make the Health Board a proactive, risk-based and effective agency that ensures effective supervision, prepares the health sector for crises and provides systematic feedback on the effectiveness of health policy measures.

Applications must be submitted to the top executives selection committee through its online portal by November 20, 2026.