The Economics / Secretary department is looking for an office assistant.

Economy / secretary department seeks an office manager

The economy / secretary department in the health center in Upernavik is seeking an office manager temporarily until August 1, 2027.

We offer:

As an office manager, you will be part of a team that includes operations, finance, and secretarial tasks. This includes diverse tasks where your flexible work approach is an advantage. Much of your work is performed on a computer and through our electronic systems, e.g., financial programs like IRIS and others.

You will be assigned specific areas of responsibility and you will also participate in the ongoing development of how we can become smarter and better at making things work. This also includes finding solutions to challenges and ensuring that there is full follow-up.

We will of course ensure thorough training and introduction. Here, there is an opportunity for you to influence your workday and your future tasks. This gives you good development opportunities as well as responsibility for your own areas!

We are looking for you who:

• Are educated in office education
• Have knowledge of Iris
• Are comfortable working on a PC
• Have a flexible work approach and possess a good overview, as you have concurrent tasks
• Are cheerful, stable, and welcoming towards collaboration and challenges.
• Are willing to take on Ad hoc tasks such as being responsible for IT/phone, etc.
• Are bilingual.

About us:

• You will be part of 2.5 colleagues, as well as our other colleagues in our region.

Application

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

Start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: August 27, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Regional Operations Manager Erika Tidselbak at phone (+299) 94 71 26 or by email: ERTI@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 in force 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 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.

In Greenland, there are plenty of 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 safety.