Health assistant wanted for Narsaq

Health Assistant Wanted for Narsaq

We are looking for a health assistant who can come to Narsaq by October 1, 2026.

Are you the one we are missing? Write to me if you have any questions.

Narsaq is located in South Greenland with 3 associated villages. The population is about 1500, including the 2 surrounding villages.

The health center's tasks primarily consist of consultations for the town and its village citizens. However, there is also a ward with 13 beds with a mixed patient clientele.

As a health assistant, you will need to work very diversely with both outpatient/emergency inquiries as well as with the admitted patients in collaboration with the other staff.

At the health center, there is one doctor, the head nurse, 3 nurses, 1 health care assistant, 5 health assistants, as well as 4 unskilled workers and 2 porters.

Desired Qualifications:

• Has experience from emergency room work and is aware of their own area of competence
• Is willing to be trained in e.g. blood sampling/x-ray
• At least a couple of years of experience

We can offer:

• A close collaboration with the rest of the staff at a small lovely hospital
• Opportunity to work with the whole patient
• Opportunity for influence in your daily life

The town is located in a beautiful area, a little hour's sail from the regional town of Qaqortoq, by helicopter it takes just under 15 minutes.

See more on the municipality's website www.kujalleq

Useful information regarding employment in Greenland's health service can be found in the information material: Basic Book on Moving to Greenland and Working in the Greenlandic Health Service, at http://www.peqqik.gl/da/Ansaettelse.aspx

Application

Application with a copy of relevant attachments must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: October 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 1, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Head Nurse Susanne Schwarz at email SUSC@PEQQIK.GL or phone (+299) 66 12 11 or from Chief Regional Nurse Anniita Lund Lynge at email ANLU@PEQQIK.GL or phone 64 22 11

Housing

Housing will be provided 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 departure travel and moving of belongings, according to the agreement/collective agreement in effect 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. Residence and work permits can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health Service – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Health Service is under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Care, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the health service's Operations Area.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to live an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are obvious 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 towns, there is plenty of 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 Health Service

Organizational Chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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