The Elderly Care Center in Qaqortoq is seeking a manager for its department. The position will start in March 2026. Do you have a passion for working with the elderly, experience in management, can speak two languages, and are able to work independently and responsibly? Then this position is for you.
The Utoqqaat illuat Ajarsivasik is looking for a manager in the Ivimmi department for the elderly.
ALLAGARSIUTEQQITAQ:
The employment will commence on March 1, 2026, or earlier by agreement.
Do you want to engage with the elderly, discussing their experiences closely? Do you have the personal strength to be joyful and utilize your own abilities to care for the elderly in a meaningful way? And can you envision yourself as a skilled professional or leader, even if you haven't formally studied the field? Then you have a great opportunity to become a leader in the department.
About Ajarsivasik
The old people's home Ajarsivasik is located in the southern part of the municipality, in Qaqortoq.
The nursing home has three sections, two for regular care and one for special care, totaling 48 places. The special care section has 11 places. The other two sections have 18 and 19 places, respectively.
We live in a home for the elderly, and therefore the three teams work together closely. The staff at the Elderly Home have various qualifications, including health assistants, health helpers, nurses, and many who are untrained.
Atorfiup imarisai:
We are looking for a manager for the elderly care section, who is dedicated to providing high-quality care and focused on the development of this area.
We believe that the factors of development, skills, job satisfaction, creativity, and collaboration directly impact the living conditions of those who reside there. Therefore, we desire that work, alongside other sectors, progresses innovatively and sustainably for those who live there.
We strive to prevent the use of alcohol through prevention efforts.
We expect you to:
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Health assistant training or equivalent education in health, with management experience.
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You are working in a service for the elderly, and you are interested.
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Your ability to participate in tasks in the workplace and your willingness to do so.
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You are ready to be prepared for a discussion.
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You are allowed to speak in both Greenlandic and Danish, but that is not a requirement.
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You must be skilled in collaborating on your tasks.
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You are eager to participate in the improvement of the community and to contribute to the correspondence.
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You want to participate in the training for those interested in working with the unemployed and students.
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You are actively participating in the development of illumination, innovation, creativity, and improvement.
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You can work independently, be responsible, and be service-minded.
Our request:
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A strong opportunity for self-expression and influence.
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Working hours are 8-16.
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In the workplace, you will receive information about the residents, colleagues, and tasks.
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Working with assignments that are unique, engaging tasks, alongside colleagues and those living in the community, provides us with the opportunity to experience pleasant moments.
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Suliffik is a workplace that serves as a starting point for respect, responsibility, and education.
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The working hours are 40 hours.
The tools for managing and utilizing the environment:
In Greenland, salaries will be paid and appointments will be made in accordance with the agreement between the Government and the trade unions.
Atorfimmut atasumik inissaqartitsisoqarsinnaavoq, malittarisassat qaqugukkulluunniit atuuttut naapertorlugit qularnaveeqqut/attartornermut akiligassat akilerneqassallutik.
Accommodation can be provided according to the applicable regulations. We would like to point out that if there is a long wait for the workplace, an offer of accommodation can lead to the start of employment.
Those who are affected will be monitored for three months.
If you would like more detailed information about Atorfik, you can contact the director of the Elderly Home, Aka Motzfeldt, at akmo@kujalleq.gl.
A certificate of non-competition, information about education, and documentation of previous employment will be made available in PDF format on the municipality's website no later than February 15, 2026.
MALUGIUK: We do not accept applications by paper or email; applications must be submitted via the website in PDF format.
"Inuit's health improvement will be implemented in the municipality's work to prevent smoking in the Municipality of Kujalleq. This will take effect from the New Year 2018. For more detailed information, the Department of Employment can be contacted."
Deadline for submission: February 7, 2026
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Employer Details
Kujalleq kommune
Anders Olsensvej
3920 Qaqortoq , Grønland
Email: Akmo@kujalleq.gl
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