Dentist / dental hygienist for Upernavik Dental Clinic

Dentist / dental hygienist for Upernavik Dental Clinic

Do you want to be part of a team where professionalism and care go hand in hand?
We are looking for an engaged dentist / dental hygienist for our dental clinic in Upernavik.

With us, you will have an exciting everyday life with good colleagues, modern facilities, and opportunities for both professional and personal development.

We offer

• A meaningful job where your professionalism and care make a difference.
• A dynamic and varied everyday life in a good working environment.
• Opportunities for skill development – both professionally and personally.

We are looking for you who

• Are flexible and cooperative, as you will have multiple functions in the clinic
• You work independently with all patient groups and have a relevant education as a dental hygienist and are professionally well-founded.
• Work in a structured manner and follow applicable clinical guidelines
• Are engaged in preventive dental care and patient guidance
• IT knowledge is an advantage
• Are empathetic, communicate clearly, and collaborate well in a team – we treat both children and adults, including nervous patients
• Are reliable and responsible

About us

• Modern and well-equipped dental clinic with good staff facilities
• Team consisting of affiliated dentists several times a year as well as an experienced clinic assistant
• Focus on a good working environment and a stable workplace with exciting and varied tasks
• Opportunity to gain broad experience with patients of all ages, from toddlers to the elderly

Application

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

Start date: October 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 4, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from either Dental Consultant: Aviana Reimer at email AVRE@PEQQIK.GL, phone 00299 34 40 16, or Acting Chief Dentist: Arinnguaq Filskov at email AOLS@PEQQIK.GL, phone 00299 34 43 94

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, according to 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 Dental Service, 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 plenty of opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are great 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 cities, 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.