Temporary position sought: Occupational Therapist for the Therapy Department, Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk

Temporary position sought: Occupational Therapist for the Therapy Department, Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk

The Therapy Department at Queen Ingrid's Hospital is looking for an occupational therapist for a temporary position from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

The position is 40 hours/week and includes both clinical and administrative tasks

Job Responsibilities

As an occupational therapist in the department, you will:

• Conduct assessments, treatment, and follow-up of admitted and outpatient patients
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other professional groups at the hospital
• Contribute to the development and quality assurance of workflows and treatment processes
• Participate in administrative tasks related to daily operations

We offer

• A versatile position with both clinical and administrative tasks, where you manage your own cases of admitted and outpatient patients
• Opportunities for professional development and influence on workflows
• Engaged and helpful colleagues
• A good working environment with a focus on well-being, collaboration, and professional sparring
• Facilities with a training room, training kitchen, warm water pool, and treatment rooms

We are looking for you who:

• Are a licensed occupational therapist
• Work independently and in a structured manner
• Have good collaboration skills and a flexible approach to tasks
• Thrive in a varied everyday life with both patient contact and administrative tasks
• Have knowledge of or interest in the Greenlandic healthcare system

It is an advantage, but not a requirement, that you speak Greenlandic.

About us:

Queen Ingrid's Hospital is the national hospital in Greenland. The hospital has a capacity of approximately 191 beds distributed across surgical, medical, and intensive care departments, as well as a patient hotel.

The Therapy Department consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, inventory managers, administrative staff, interpreters/assistants, receptionists, and chief therapists. We work closely together across professional groups and focus on quality, development, and a good working environment.

Application

Applications accompanied by copies of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: August 7, 2026

Interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from chief therapist Caroline Fischer at tel. (+299) 34 42 91 after 11:30 AM Danish time or email CARF@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable at any time in the Greenlandic healthcare system.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable 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 is under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the healthcare system's operational area.

If you are seeking professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic healthcare system is for you.

In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating are ideal 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 healthcare system

The Greenlandic healthcare system is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

Applications sent by email will be immediately deleted for your security.