Specialist in General Medicine

We are looking for specialists in general medicine for permanent positions or temporary contracts of at least 3 months – preferably longer.

Queen Ingrid's Health Center (DIS), in Nuuk, is physically located in connection with the national hospital, Queen Ingrid's Hospital (DIH), in Nuuk.

The health center is a modern health center that provides primary health care for the Nuuk health district and associated villages. We have 10 specialists in general medicine and 13 younger doctors in the clinic.

The health center resembles a Danish general practice in everyday life; in addition, we have a duty doctor and emergency room function available around the clock, which is alternately handled by doctors employed at the health center.

This means that almost all types of patients are received and treated or referred to DIH.

We guarantee challenging workdays that will be both professionally and personally developing and demanding. A prerequisite for a good workday is your ability to collaborate with different professional groups.

Training of younger doctors.

We are approved in collaboration with DIH for the training of specialists in general medicine.

The medical postgraduate training in Greenland is organized in collaboration with the postgraduate education secretariat in Region South, Vejle.

You will experience that Nuuk is a modern capital, set in the magnificent Greenlandic nature. The city, with its 20,000 inhabitants, provides a good environment for singles, couples, and families with children. With good shopping options, restaurants, cafes, cultural and sports facilities, you don't need to be into extreme sports and polar adventures to enjoy your everyday life. Distances are short, which means you can avoid wasting time in traffic and focus on what matters.

We offer:

• A daily life where you develop knowledge and understanding of the Greenlandic healthcare system.
• A close collaboration with specialists from all fields at DIH
• A job where there is always the opportunity for collaboration.

We are looking for you who:

• Is curious, open, and interested.
• I enjoy working together with others, including across different professional groups, and I have good collaboration skills.
• Preferably have at least a couple of years of clinical experience and are interested in trying to be a part of the Greenlandic healthcare system.

Application

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

Start date: May 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from acting chief regional doctor Heidi Egede Noasen at tel. (+299) 38 12 13 after 12:00 PM Danish time or by email: HNOA@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 travel and moving of personal belongings, 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 the employment is conditional on 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 is 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 right 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 great activities. Winter offers 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 healthcare system.

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 deleted immediately for your safety.