Coordinator for the elderly sector

Coordinator for the Elderly Sector

Avannaata Municipality is looking for an experienced coordinator for the elderly sector to start on September 1, 2026 or by agreement.

The position is centrally located in the Department of Family in Ilulissat.

The position reports directly to the head of the Benefits Department under the Department of Family. The employee will act as a coordinator within the social effort in the elderly sector in Avannaata Municipality's four towns and will coordinate and further develop the work in Avannaata Municipality in connection with the upcoming law on support for the elderly, which is expected to come into force in 2027.

As a coordinator, you should expect to travel to other residences in Avannaata Municipality. Conducting smaller courses as needed will also be part of the job responsibilities.

In your daily work, you will collaborate with the permanent staff in the Department of Family and participate in the ongoing development of the area, including advising the political committees.

The work and responsibilities include, among other things:

·Coordination of the operation of nursing homes

·In collaboration with the staff in the department, develop and implement personnel and work structures and procedures in the nursing homes

·Ensuring that the rules for the implementation of legislation in the elderly sector are adhered to correctly

·Planning and implementing initiatives and projects in collaboration with various professional areas

·Advising management on the efforts in the elderly sector

·Dialogue with management about the development of the area

·Cross-sector collaboration on initiatives, budgeting, and budget follow-up

We expect you to:

·Have experience working in the elderly sector

·Have experience from the public sector

·Have management experience, but this is not a requirement

·Have an understanding of organizational development

Personal qualities:

·You have human understanding and empathy

·You are welcoming, open, and good at communicating

·You have a desire to work with development

·You are positive and seek contact

·You can collaborate across boundaries

·You are service-minded

·You work independently, purposefully, and flexibly

Salary and employment conditions:

Employment is in accordance with the applicable agreement between Naalakkersuisut and the negotiating organization.

It is a condition for employment that there are satisfactory details in the criminal record. Once the applicant has signed consent for this, the employer will obtain the record from the National Police.

Housing may be provided for the position. Relocation travel and moving expenses will be provided according to the applicable rules at any time.

Practical matters and application:

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the head of the Family Department, Anja J. Wille, at telephone 38 75 76 or via email: anjj@avannaata.gl

Applications accompanied by documentation for education, CV, and references from previous workplaces must be submitted via the electronic application form on the website no later than:

Application deadline: August 15, 2026