Health Assistant or Social and Health Assistant

Would you like to work with close patient pathways and are you in need of a change of scenery? – Then we might have your next job here in one of the northernmost towns in Greenland.

We offer a versatile position where you will handle many exciting tasks and challenges within the nursing profession. Here, your independence and experience are crucial.

The job

The primary tasks of the health center are consultations for the city's residents, emergency room work, nursing, and treatment of hospitalized patients, as well as monitoring of pregnant women and chronically ill patients.

No elective surgery is performed on-site, but minor procedures under local anesthesia are carried out. Preventive work is conducted based on the resources available at the health center.

The hospital department has space for 14 inpatients and a larger patient hotel, as there are 9 villages associated with Upernavik Health Center.

Patients who are hospitalized are of all ages; they can be both medical and surgical patients.

About you:

We look forward to meeting our upcoming colleague there:

• Is trained as a Health Assistant or Social and Health Assistant.
• Is positive and focuses on good quality in care based on the individual patient.
• Has a good overview
• Is professionally engaged and contributes to development.
• Has good collaboration skills and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Is flexible and willing to make an extra effort when required.
• Emphasizes good interdisciplinary collaboration
• Like a workday with varying tasks.
• Wants to develop professionally

Qualifications

• Preferably better experience
• Bilingual Greenlandic/Danish, but not a requirement.

Who are we?

You will be part of a dedicated and skilled team in a well-functioning health center. You will meet friendly colleagues who provide a good introduction both professionally and socially in an exciting culture. The common values of the healthcare system are respect, trust, care, and professionalism.

We are 3 nurses, 7 healthcare assistants, 7 department assistants, 1 biomedical analyst, 2 porters, and 2 doctors. In addition, there are interpreters, cleaning staff, kitchen staff, and operational staff.

The health center is responsible for primary care in somatic and psychiatric home care, health care, maternity care, and a venereal clinic.

Upernavik

Is beautifully situated against a mountain and is one of the northernmost towns in Greenland. About 3000 inhabitants live here, distributed in the town of Upernavik and the associated settlements. The town is special with its nine settlements, which means that most of the residents in the area live in the settlements.

In winter, you can, among other things, go dog sledding on the ice, experience the Northern Lights, and have days when the sun does not rise above the horizon.

In the summer months, fishing, whale watching, and sailing trips are popular. From May to August, you can also experience the midnight sun.

Application

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

Start date: May 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: February 1, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the Lead Regional Coordinator for Upernavik and Qaanaaq Health Center, Jill Jensen. Phone: +299 52 52 95 or by email: JHJE@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

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

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving, as well as relocation 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 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 healthcare system 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 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 healthcare system

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.