Avannaata Municipality is seeking a Prevention Consultant in Uummannaq starting March 16, 2026. The position involves coordination and development in health and leisure, collaboration with municipal administrations and sports associations, as well as implementation of the municipality's objectives. Flexible working hours and bilingualism in Greenlandic and Danish are required.
Avannaata Municipality is seeking a Prevention Consultant in Uummannaq, starting on March 16, 2026, or by further agreement.
The prevention consultant reports to the manager in Health and Leisure as their immediate supervisor.
Upon employment, the tasks and areas of responsibility will be as follows:
Coordination in the municipality regarding early prevention as well as development within health and leisure.
·Organization and prioritization of efforts
Collaboration with municipal administrations, the Self-Government, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as coordination and planning of initiatives.
·Contact with sports clubs and other associations
Implementation of the municipality's established objectives
·Assisting in the handling of other tasks across the organization and the municipal administrations.
It is assumed that the prevention consultant is willing to work flexible hours in connection with participation in various events.
For the upcoming employee, we expect the following:
You work independently.
You can engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
You are outgoing and cooperative.
You are responsible and work systematically and purposefully.
You are resourceful and have the ability to think innovatively.
You are knowledgeable about the developments in Greenlandic society.
You are positive and outgoing, approachable in your approach, and flexible in your work style.
You are good at external communication and are interested in working with development.
You are bilingual and proficient in Greenlandic and Danish.
If the above qualifications and competencies match you, you are the right candidate for the position.
Salary and employment conditions: The employment is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
No housing is provided in connection with the position.
The employment is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal record and child protection certificate, which will be obtained by the employer from the National Police with the applicant's consent.
Further information:
If you would like more information, you can contact the Head of Health and Leisure, Anja Reimer, by email: anja@avannaata.gl or by phone 38 77 41, or you can reach out to the Head of Citizen Services, Aningaaq Fleischer, by email: anif@avannaata.gl or by phone 38 78 01.
Application with information about education and previous employment CV, attached copy of diplomas etc. through Avannaata Municipality's website: Avannaata.gl/job-openings
Application deadline: March 4, 2026
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Employer Details
Avannaata Kommunia
Noah Mølgårdip Aqq. 9
3952 Ilulissat
Email: Anja@avannaata.gl
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Job Title
Prevention Consultant
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Mar 4, 2026
Contact Person
Anja Reimer
Anja@avannaata.gl
38 77 41
Job category
Social and health /
Public Health and Recreation Coordination
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