Doctor

We are looking for a doctor with good general medical skills for Sisimiut.

We offer:

• A professionally challenging medical job with patient contact in almost all specialties.
• A close and well-functioning collaboration with the other staff groups at the location, as well as the opportunity for telephone supervision/support with the chief physicians in Nuuk.
• A job where you primarily work with general medicine in the outpatient clinic. Additionally, you admit patients, conduct ward rounds, and most frequently treat infectious disease and psychiatric patients. Furthermore, patients are transferred for further specialized treatment at Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk.
• Small surgical procedures are performed once a week in the morning, but it is not expected that you have surgical skills.

We are looking for you who:

• We are looking for general practitioners. We can also use other doctors with good general medical skills as well as younger doctors who have enough experience to work independently on shifts.
• They have the professional competencies as well as the ability and willingness to collaborate respectfully, as this is highly prioritized.
• Can work in the period from June 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026. Minimum employment is 3 months.

About us:

Sisimiut Regional Hospital is part of the Qeqqa Region. We have 3 associated settlements: Kangerlussuaq, Itilleq, and Sarfannguaq, and a total of about 73 employees. Sisimiut is Greenland's second-largest city, and we serve approximately 6,000 residents. We have a total of 5 doctors.

The regional hospital has a well-functioning outpatient clinic as well as an emergency room and a ward that accommodates 19 hospitalized patients of all ages and with various patterns of illness.

There is daily access to the laboratory, X-ray, and ultrasound. In addition, we offer somatic/psychiatric home care, health care, maternity care, physiotherapy, venereal and contraception clinic, as well as nursing consultation, operating room, and pharmacy.

Start date: June 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: February 15, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Helle Olsen at phone number (+299) 864211 or via email: HELO@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

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

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, 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 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 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 Health Service is something for you.

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

In Greenland, there are ample 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

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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

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