Midwife sought for Sisimiut for a short-term temporary position.

Midwife sought for Sisimiut for a short temporary position

Are you a midwife? Do you want a short temporary position in beautiful Central Greenland?

We are looking for a midwife substitute who can work in the mid-region-Qeqqa at the Regional Hospital in Sisimiut from October 1, 2026, to November 6, 2026.

We offer:

• A position where you work closely with your colleagues
• A position where you get close to the population
• We have Sisimiut's 3 villages that we need to service.
• Depending on your skills, you will also be able to conduct relevant pregnancy scans in collaboration with doctors or midwives

We are looking for you who:

• Are service-minded and can work independently
• Are adaptable and interested in learning about new cultures
• Can collaborate and communicate with many professional groups
• Enjoy working with prevention and prenatal examinations
• Could perform contraception consultations
• Could teach in parent/birth preparation.

About us:

• We are a small department with 1 midwife and a birth assistant. Due to illness and vacation, you will work alone here except for the first few days.
• We have no CTG
• Sisimiut is the 2nd largest town in Greenland and has about 5,400 inhabitants
• There are around 50 pregnant women each year and all the births are referred to give birth in Nuuk at week 37.
• We have a good collegial bond at the hospital. We are good at welcoming new staff
• Engaged and motivated colleagues in a fine mix of different skill levels

Application

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

Start date: October 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 7, 2026

Job interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Helle Olsen, Chief Regional Doctor at tel. (+299) 864211 or by email: HELO@PEQQIK.GL, or midwife Paneeraq B.Kreutzmann PABK@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 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 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 the 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 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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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.

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