Interpreter sought for permanent position in Psychiatric Area

Interpreter sought for permanent position in Psychiatric Area

Psychiatric Area is seeking an interpreter for employment from September 1 or by agreement

About the position

• Working hours 08:00 - 16:00, where you report to the psychiatric secretariat where the day's interpreting tasks are coordinated
• Interpreting during assessment and therapeutic conversations in the psychiatric department and in outpatient settings
• Written translations as needed
• Together with the other staff, contribute to providing the best possible service to patients and relatives
• Minor administrative tasks as well as assisting in calling patients
• Service task:
  - There may be various minor service tasks during the workday

You will report in your daily work to the head of the interpreting function.

We offer:

• A job that involves patient contact, interpreting tasks, and possibly administrative work
• Skilled, flexible colleagues who prioritize safety and work environment
• Opportunity to participate in planning meetings, theme days, training, and staff meetings
• Membership in an active staff association that organizes boat trips, gatherings, etc.
• We are a multidisciplinary staff group with doctors, psychologists, social workers, nurses, assistants, interpreters, and secretaries among others

We are looking for you who:

• Are a trained interpreter or have experience with interpreting
• Preferably with experience in oral interpreting tasks in consultations for doctors/psychologists
• Are service-minded, flexible, and accommodating
• Good at establishing a safe relationship
• Flexible and adaptable in a multidisciplinary department

Application

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

Start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: August 25, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Clinical Secretariat and Interpreting Function, Lucia Jakobsen, who can be contacted on weekdays between 08:00 - 16:00 or by email: LUC@PEQQIK.gL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service at any 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 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 operational area of the health service.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.
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In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boat trips are popular 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

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We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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