Pharmacist

Are you an engaged pharmacist looking for new challenges and wanting to experience Greenland's unique culture and magnificent nature? Are you passionate about a daily routine with many diverse pharmaceutical tasks – including urgent tasks of great importance for patient care? – Then this position as a pharmacist in Greenland is for you!

The regional pharmacy is looking for pharmacists starting June 1, 2026, or by agreement, for an exciting workplace where the hospital pharmacy and primary pharmacy are combined under one roof.

Greenland's pharmacists are employed at the National Pharmacy in Nuuk, where the core tasks are servicing the departments of Queen Ingrid's Hospital and dispensing medications according to prescriptions for the citizens of Nuuk.

We value a good working environment characterized by engagement, good colleagues, and a focus on improvements. The management is present with easy access to support, and we have a close and well-functioning collaboration with the hospital's clinical departments.

As part of the healthcare system in Greenland, you will have the opportunity to work closely with other healthcare professionals in an environment characterized by collaboration and respect.

Job description

As a pharmacist in Greenland, you will have a versatile role with both clinical and logistical tasks.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Advice and guidance for healthcare professionals and patients on medication and treatments
• Prescription processing and dispensing of medication at the pharmacy
• Management of medication orders, inventory control, and distribution to smaller villages
• Ensuring that medical treatment is carried out in accordance with applicable guidelines and legislation.
• Collaboration with doctors and nurses regarding patient safety and pharmacotherapy

In addition, you will continuously participate in projects such as:

• Systematic review of drug assortments
• Guidance on the disposal of medicinal waste
• Process optimization in the distribution of vaccines, cytostatics, etc.

Qualifications

We are looking for a pharmacist who:

• Has experience from a pharmacy or hospital pharmacy (an advantage, but not a requirement)
• Possesses good communication skills and can adapt advice to local conditions.
• Is flexible and robust in an environment where resources and surroundings can vary.
• Has an open and positive attitude towards working in a new and different environment.
• Can work in a structured and efficient manner – even during busy periods.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work in Greenland with exceptional nature and culture.
• Responsibility for medication service in at least one department
• Dispensing of medications at the counter
• Exciting logistical challenges, e.g. procurement of life-essential medications
• Preparation of drug recommendations
• Dialogue with specialists regarding medication use
• An attractive and independent job with freedom under responsibility
• Skilled and committed colleagues who work effectively in professional and managerial teams.

We offer great opportunities for professional and personal development. You will become an important part of the work to ensure that the National Pharmacy provides qualified advice in the pharmaceutical field to patients and partners.

A little about Nuuk:

Nuuk is a modern city with a vibrant urban life for the whole family and good facilities such as cafes, shops, leisure clubs, sports associations, ski lifts, swimming pools, and schools. Just outside the city, you will find the magnificent Greenlandic nature with fjord systems and high mountains.

Application

Application with attached copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start date: June 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: April 12, 2026

Job interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from pharmacist Line Guldbrandsen at tel. (+299) 34 47 01, LIGU@PEQQIK.GL, Chief Pharmacist Tina Holst Nielsen at tel. (+299) 34 45 98, THNI@PEQQIK.GL, and pharmacy technician Mette Holmberg at tel. (+299) 34 47 26, MEHO@PEQQIK.GL.

Housing

Housing is allocated according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service 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 appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Citizenship

If you are not a Nordic citizen, please note that the 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, Challenge, 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 something for you.

You can read more about the Greenlandic healthcare system at www.gjob.dk

In Greenland, there are plenty of 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

See the organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service.

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.