We are looking for an interpreter manager for Aasiaat Hospital who has experience as an interpreter and a leader. Responsibilities include daily management of the health center's units, bookkeeping, payroll preparation, and patient transport. You will work in a team with mutual understanding of the hospital's needs. Start date is March 2, 2026, or by agreement.
We offer:
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Planned introduction
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Engaged colleagues with broad professional experience
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A workplace where the days are different
We are looking for you who:
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Has training as an interpreter or experience as an interpreter
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Experience as a leader or has leadership training
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Has control and oversight over the responsibility
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Thrives with flexibility and that tasks are solved in a team characterized by mutual understanding of the hospital's needs.
The tasks include, among other things:
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Management of the daily operations of the health center's administrative and operational units (kitchen, cleaning, laundry, technical department, and administration, shared email, etc.)
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Ongoing bookkeeping of vouchers, invoices, bills, etc.
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Ensure follow-up and reconciliation of various accounts in collaboration with Ilulissat and Nuuk.
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Preparation of payroll for staff who are paid biweekly, as well as checking payroll payments for the monthly salaried staff.
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Responsible for inventory and initiation of repairs on buildings, etc.
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Organization of patient transport and accommodation
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Ensure contact with the associated units in the villages.
About us:
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There are 8 interpreters at Aasiaat Hospital.
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The interpreter leader works directly under the operations manager at Aasiaat Regional Hospital.
Application
Application with attached copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk
Start date: March 2, 2026, or by agreement
Application deadline: February 27, 2026
Job interviews are held continuously.
Contact
Information about the position can be obtained from Sakæus S. Petersen at phone number (+299) 89 42 84 or email: SAKP@PEQQIK.GL
Housing
Housing is allocated according to the rules in the Greenlandic Health Service that are in effect at any given time.
Salary and employment
Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
Citizenship
If you are not a Nordic citizen, please note that employment is conditional upon a valid residence and work permit. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.
The Greenlandic Healthcare System – Breadth, Challenges, and Professional Pride
The Greenlandic healthcare system falls under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the operational area of the healthcare system.
If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.
You can read more about the Greenlandic healthcare system at www.gjob.dk
In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to lead an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are ideal activities. Winter offers the northern lights and plenty of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger cities, there is a vibrant cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes, and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl
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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service
The Greenlandic healthcare system is a smoke-free workplace.
We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically, via Gjob.dk.
Applications sent by email will be immediately deleted for your safety.
Employer Details
Det Grønlandske Sundhedsvæsen
Postboks 1230
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: SAKP@PEQQIK.GL
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Job Title
Interpreter Manager
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Feb 27, 2026
Contact Person
Sakæus S. Petersen
SAKP@PEQQIK.GL
(+299) 89 42 84
Job category
Management and Personnel /
Management
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