Dentist for Upernavik Dental Clinic

Dentist for Upernavik Dental Clinic

We are looking for a dentist for a permanent position at Upernavik dental clinic!

To the authentic Greenland – north of the Arctic Circle with beautiful nature.

You will have a daily life in lovely surroundings and plenty of challenges, but also opportunities for development.
As a dentist in Greenland, one handles all patient groups: children, young people, adults, and the elderly.

We offer:

• Exciting workdays with many challenges, but also cozy moments
• Work in the public dental care with a wide range of treatments.
• A position where you will quickly develop your independence and experience.

We are looking for you who:

• Are a dentist with Danish authorization and JUS/right to practice independently.
• Are good at working independently.
• Work with and value prevention to enhance general dental health.

About us:

• We follow a nationwide caries strategy, where prevention as well as children and young people are in focus.
• At the clinic, it is often busy with many treatments. However, there is always room for laughter and good spirits.
• Electronic journal system COSMIC, as well as X-ray system VisiQuick
• Reciprocal system for endodontic treatments

Application

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

Start date: October 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 4, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

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, 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. 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 Dental 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.

In Greenland, there is ample opportunity 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.