We are looking for doctors for the Health Centers in Upernavik and Qaanaaq.

We are looking for doctors for the Health Centers Upernavik and Qaanaaq

Are you passionate about making a difference for individual patients in a small community where time for each patient and presence is highly prioritized? Then you should read on!

In the Avannaa Region, we are in the process of planning medical coverage for 2026 and are looking for doctors for the Health Centers Upernavik and Qaanaaq

Primarily, you will be dealing with general medical tasks in the medical consultation/outpatient clinic and will also conduct rounds on hospitalized patients.

The tasks are solved in close interdisciplinary collaboration between doctors, nurses, health assistants, interpreters, and other professional groups. At the workplaces, there is access to laboratory and X-ray facilities.

You will have well-equipped consultation rooms and will be provided with an interpreter.

Patients present with general medical health issues daily in the consultation.

Additionally, patients present to the emergency room for acute injuries, and in case of severe illness, they are admitted to the inpatient department.

The most seriously ill are evacuated and/or transferred to the regional hospital in Ilulissat or to Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk. Births take place at the regional hospital in Ilulissat.
Patients requiring urgent surgical interventions are transferred to the regional hospital in Ilulissat or to Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk, but you must be prepared to stabilize the patients for transport.

It is an advantage if you can perform gynecological examinations, including medical abortions, IUD insertions, Implanon, suturing, and conducting ultrasound examinations.

At the health center, there are nursing staff with responsibilities in specific areas such as lifestyle diseases, TB, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, psychiatry, venereology, etc.
Additionally, the regional hospital has a hybrid function that covers a wide range of health services at the health center, including physiotherapy, public health nursing, midwifery, and occupational therapy.

No matter where you work in the region, you have access to a network of specialists in Nuuk as well as Denmark, who act as close collaborators both by phone and via telemedicine in daily operations, and in connection with their stays with specialist trips in the region.
Telemedicine is widely used in connection with servicing the many villages of the health centers. There will be planned visits to the villages in accordance with the region's established master plan, and you are expected to participate as needed.
During these visits, you will always be accompanied by other health personnel, and there will always be an interpreter available to ensure effective communication.

• The health center in Upernavik is staffed with 2 doctors.
• However, if you are in Qaanaaq, you will be the sole doctor, and it will be an advantage if you have been to Greenland before, as it is a smaller health center without an inpatient department.

The Upernavik health center is a larger health center and has room for 14 beds. So weekdays will be a mix of hospital work and medical consultations.

We offer:

• An exciting job where you can contribute with your diverse skills
• A daily routine where you are close to each patient and can make a difference for the individual
• Professional challenges and personal development
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• A professional and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for beautiful nature experiences in your free time

We are looking for you who:

• Are professionally well-founded and experienced in your field
• Want to be part of a small workplace where we work together
• Have good communication and collaboration skills
• Have the ability to maintain an overview and act calmly in pressured situations
• Can collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care

About us:

• We have an experienced and dedicated interdisciplinary team
• We prioritize high quality in patient pathways
• We focus on the work environment and support each other's professional and personal development
• We have fun in an informal environment

About the region

The Avannaa Region consists of the towns of Ilulissat, Upernavik, Uummannaq, and Qaanaaq. In total, approximately 11,000 people live in the region, spread across the 4 towns and 23 villages.
The area is home to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The climate is harsh with very cold winters and cool summers, and icebergs and glaciers dominate the landscape.
Traditional lifestyles such as hunting and fishing play an important role in daily life.
Transport in the region can be challenged by large geographical distances and the harsh climate.

Despite these challenges, facilities such as schools, institutions, and airports have been established in the larger towns, supporting the dispersed community. North Greenland is thus a region that combines unique nature and a strong cultural identity with the challenges that come with life in the Arctic.

Application

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

Start date: September 10, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 1, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Regional Doctor Kasper Buris Stougaard at email: KBST@PEQQIK.GL

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 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 Health Service – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Health Service falls 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 ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In 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 security.