Economist for Financial Management in the Greenlandic Healthcare System

The healthcare system is in the midst of rapid development, where resources need to be freed up for health services and the efficiency of the healthcare sector. In the coming period, we must therefore place even more focus on our analytical approach to resource consumption and its output.

Here we need one to two new colleagues who can support the management and the other staff functions with data-based facts, and prepare action plans for optimizing workflows and focus areas.

The Finance Department is a staff function in the healthcare system, staffed by ten dedicated and independent employees. The department is located in Nuuk, but we have ongoing tasks for the regional hospitals and health centers throughout Greenland. In addition to the Finance Department, our staff includes a procurement and contract function.

With this position, we are looking for one to two new colleagues with strong analytical skills in the economic field and a knack for organizational development and planning.

If you have relevant experience, there is an opportunity for employment as a special consultant. We also welcome applications from recent graduates.

The tasks include:

• Develop the healthcare management information system.
• Analysis and follow-up on key expenditure areas in the healthcare system's economy.
• Economic advice from the management and clinical department managements.
• Drive and coordinate cross-cutting initiatives, e.g., data-supporting solutions.
• Establish action alternatives at both strategic and operational levels.

In addition, we emphasize that you:

• Has an academic education, preferably in economics.
• Has strong analytical skills
• Maintains oversight and progress with high quality in task execution.
• Creates collaboration and results in an engaging and respectful manner.
• Is adaptable and service-minded towards our partners.
• Has a good mood and wants to contribute to a good workplace.

Application

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

Start date: April 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: February 22, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Financial Officer Maria Rasmussen at +299 248958 or by email MRSS@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing is allocated according to the rules applicable at any time in the Greenlandic Health Service.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, according to 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, 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 healthcare system is for you.

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

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to live 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 immediately deleted for your safety.

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