Social and Health Assistant sought for an exciting position in the ward in Maniitsoq.

Social and Health Assistant sought for exciting position in the ward at Maniitsoq

We are looking for a Social and Health Assistant for an exciting position in the ward at Maniitsoq Health Center starting September 1, 2026. The position can also be filled as a temporary position lasting 4-5 months.

The position is primarily based in the Health Center's ward. Your primary task will be to plan and perform observations and nursing care for admitted patients with general medical and surgical issues, of all ages, under the leadership of the ward manager and in collaboration with your other colleagues.
You will also encounter patients with psychiatric disorders who need stabilization during hospitalization as well as patients in palliative care. The department functions as an emergency reception and medical duty during evening and night hours. The work is at times very independent, and therefore there is a need for you to be responsible, conscientious, self-directed, and always seek guidance in case of doubts.

The ward is part of a well-functioning health center with medical consultations, injury reception, X-ray, laboratory, and physiotherapy. Additionally, the Health Center also covers maternity consultations, home nursing both somatic and psychiatric, health care, venereal, and lifestyle clinics, etc.

The working hours are 40 hours weekly in two shifts, day and evening duty. Night shifts may occur.

We are looking for you who:

• Has clinical experience in nursing preferably from several specialties
• Has passed the pharmacology module and can administer medication
• Is meticulous and aware of your own area of competence
• Is flexible, independent, and outgoing
• Has good collaboration skills, easily establishes trusting relationships – and can contribute to a good working environment
• Can maintain an overview and have multiple tasks in the air.

We can offer:

• Thorough introduction
• Exciting and varied everyday life with diverse challenges
• Influence on your own work and independent area of responsibility
• Good colleagues and opportunities for sparring
• Opportunities for professional development.
• If you are newly graduated, we will arrange a special program for you

A bit about Maniitsoq:

The town is located on Greenland's west coast, just south of the Arctic Circle between Nuuk in the south and Sisimiut in the north. The Maniitsoq area is very beautiful, surrounded by high and jagged mountains with glaciers that stretch down to deep fjords. There are about 3,100 inhabitants in the district, with about 2,500 citizens in the town and the rest in the district's three villages. The villages are visited several times a year, and transportation is by boat. The town has most modern conveniences, grocery stores, a domestic airport, weekly connections with the coastal ship, and in the summer months, a fast boat route to Nuuk. Recreational activities in the summer include hiking in the mountains, fishing, cabin trips, and sailing among the humpback whales, which are characteristic of our district. In the winter months, the northern lights dance in the evening and night sky, and during the day there are opportunities for alpine and cross-country skiing in one of Greenland's best ski areas. Additionally, Maniitsoq has an evening school with many exciting activities, and throughout the year, there are opportunities for various sports activities in the town's hall.

Application

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

Start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: August 30, 2026

Employment interviews are conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Management and Recruitment Consultant Ann Birkekær Kjeldsen at e-mail: ABKJ@PEQQIK.GL for information

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. 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 falls 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 seeking 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 the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boat trips 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.

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