Avannaata Municipality is seeking an experienced coordinator for the elderly sector, starting on September 1, 2026. The position is located in the Family Administration in Ilulissat and involves coordinating and developing work related to the upcoming law on support for the elderly. Travel activities and conducting courses are part of the job responsibilities.
Avannaata Municipality is seeking an experienced coordinator for the elderly sector to start on September 1, 2026, or by agreement.
The position is centrally located in the Family Administration in Ilulissat.
The position reports directly to the head of the Benefits Department under the Administration for Families. The employee will serve as a coordinator for the social efforts in the elderly sector in the four towns of Avannaata Municipality and will coordinate and further develop the work in Avannaata Municipality in connection with the upcoming law on support for the elderly, which is expected to come into force in 2027.
As a coordinator, you should expect to travel to other residences in Avannaata Municipality. Conducting smaller courses as needed will also be part of the job responsibilities.
In your daily work, you will collaborate with the permanent staff in the Department for Family and participate in the ongoing development of the area, including advising the political committees.
The work and areas of responsibility include, among other things:
Coordination of the operation of the nursing homes
In collaboration with the employees in the administration to develop and implement personnel and work structures and procedures in the nursing homes.
Ensuring that the rules for the implementation of legislation in the elderly care sector are correctly followed.
Planning and implementation of initiatives and projects in collaboration with various professional fields.
·Advising management on efforts in the elderly sector
·Dialogue with management about the development of the area
Cross-cutting collaboration on initiatives, budgeting, and budget follow-up
We expect that you:
Has experience working in the elderly care sector.
·Has experience from the public sector
·Has management experience, but this is not a requirement
·Has an understanding of organizational development
Personal qualities:
You have human understanding and empathy.
You are welcoming, open, and good at communicating.
You want to work with development.
You are positive and seeking contact.
You can collaborate across.
You are service-minded.
You work independently, purposefully, and flexibly.
Salary and employment conditions:
Employment is in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland and the negotiating organization.
It is a condition for employment that satisfactory information is available in the criminal record. Once the applicant has signed consent for this, the employer will obtain the record from the National Police.
Housing can be provided for the position. Relocation travel and moving expenses will be covered according to the applicable regulations at any given time.
Practical matters and application:
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the head of the Family Department, Anja J. Wille, at phone number 38 75 76 or via email: anjj@avannaata.gl
Application with attached documentation for education, CV, and references from previous workplaces must be submitted via the electronic application form on the website no later than:
Application deadline: August 15, 2026
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Employer Details
Avannaata Kommunia
Noah Mølgårdip Aqq. 9
3952 Ilulissat
Email: Anjj@avannaata.gl
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Job Title
Coordinator for the Elderly Sector
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2026
Contact Person
Anja J. Wille
Anjj@avannaata.gl
38 75 76
Job category
Social and health /
Social counseling
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