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Shalini Navaratnam

Shalini Navaratnam is a candidate for the election for the group of technical and administrative staff for the period of 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2030.

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Shalini Navaratnam. Photo: Private

Position: Adviser

Workplace: Finance Section, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences

Presentation

I joined the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IMB) in 2024 as a project controller, where I gained experience within research-support. In 2025 I transitioned to the role as an institute controller. Through this role I have been able to get a greater insight into the insitute’s strategic objectives, priorities and decision-making processes. In addition to this I am also familiar with the faculty from my experience as a student.

I am particularly interested in organisational governance and how strategic objectives, financial priorities and decision-making processes shape the faculty's activities. Through participation in the Faculty Board, I hope to gain a broader understanding of the faculty, while contributing perspectives from technical and administrative staff.

Key elements of election programme

As a representative of technical and administrative staff, I would like to work towards:

  • Participation and involvement: Ensuring that technical and administrative staff are heard and involved at an early stage in decision-making processes that affect their working environment.
  • Recognising the importance of support functions: Highlighting and recognising the importance of administrative and technical support functions for the faculty's research, teaching and wider activities.
  • Transparency and communication: Promoting good communication between management and employees, particularly during organisational changes.
  • Competence and professional development: Safeguarding existing expertise and providing opportunities for professional and career development.
  • An inclusive organisation: Representing the diversity of technical and administrative staff across departments, sections and areas of responsibility.

Proposal set by

  • Helene Fondevik

Contact

See Shalini Navaratnam`s personal presentation

Published Nov. 4, 2026 10:34 AM - Last modified Nov. 4, 2026 12:20 PM