Social worker with administrative functions sought for the Greenlandic Patient Home (DGP)

Social worker with administrative functions sought for the Greenlandic Patient Home (DGP)

Do you want to combine social work with structure, coordination, and administrative tasks?

We are looking for a committed and independent social worker who thrives in contact with people and at the same time has an eye for quality, documentation, and efficient workflows.

As a social worker, you will help make a difference for Greenlandic patients undergoing treatment and assessment in Denmark.

The Greenlandic Patient Home constitutes a temporary home for referred patients from Greenland. Some of the patients have never been to Denmark before, and your support is needed to assist with their stay.

An important part of the social effort is to support, help, and guide the patients in mastering everyday life and the specific challenges they experience during their stay in Denmark.

You will be in close and trusting collaboration with the patients and relevant partners, focusing on developing and/or maintaining a functional level, independence, and integrity while minimizing issues.

You, along with your colleagues in the social team, must ensure that the patients are met respectfully, professionally, and holistically. At the same time, you will play an important role in ensuring that documentation, agreements, and internal processes are handled correctly and timely.

You will be part of a house with various interdisciplinary partners, consisting of service staff, administrative employees, nurses, health assistants, physiotherapists, various departments in hospitals, the healthcare system in Greenland, and the municipalities in Greenland.

The framework for the position

The position is for 32-37 hours/week with a start as soon as possible or on October 1. It is expected that you can have weekend duty every 4 weeks. Evening work may occur (and rarely night). You report to the professional leader.

We are therefore looking for a new colleague who:

• Has a social or pedagogical education, although this is not a requirement. It could also be a bachelor's degree in culture and society
• Has an interest in and knowledge of social work tasks – preferably experience with addiction treatment
• Has good administrative skills and works systematically, accurately, and responsibly
• Has knowledge and love for Greenlandic culture
• Can work with complex issues and understands how to work supportively
• Has good digital skills and experience with relevant IT, journal, and documentation systems, preferably with knowledge of Cosmic (training will take place)
• Meets citizens and partners with respect, empathy, and clarity
• Possesses conflict-de-escalation communication skills and values a safe working environment
• Thrives in an environment where we expect adaptability and that you contribute to good solutions• Can speak Danish and Greenlandic

Specific tasks in the job:

• Support, guide, and help patients to be in a Danish context
• Guide and support patients in handling contact with the public, using digital platforms such as NemID, email, etc.
• Administrative tasks in the professional system Cosmic
• Daily coordination and logistics, e.g., transportation coordination, room coordination, and hotel reservations
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks
• Indicate and clarify the opportunities that exist within the Danish Cancer Society
• Clarify opportunities at DGP and in Denmark
• Contribute to the development of procedures, templates, and workflows
• Interpret from Greenlandic to Danish and vice versa when colleagues need this in dialogue with patients

We offer you:

• A meaningful and varied position with the opportunity to make a concrete difference
• An exciting job in a development-oriented organization focused on high professionalism and quality
• To work with Greenlandic patients who greatly need you and are grateful for the support they receive
• A professionally and personally developing job with engaged and active colleagues in an environment with humor, seriousness, and mutual collegial care
• Internal sparring and development days together with the organization
• A job in an organization in development
• Good introduction to the place with a mentoring program

Application

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

Start date: October 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 7, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the professional leader, Jette Tvede Christiansen at phone (+45)38264604

Housing

No housing is provided.

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 contingent upon a valid residence and work permit. Residence and work permits can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Healthcare System – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Healthcare System 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 healthcare system.

If you are seeking professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Healthcare System is for you.

In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boat trips are ideal 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 a vibrant 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 Healthcare System

Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Healthcare System

The Greenlandic Healthcare System is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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