Specialists or doctors with greater clinical experience are sought.

Specialists or doctors with greater clinical experience sought

We are looking for specialists or doctors with greater clinical experience for on-call free temporary positions in Qeqertarsuaq, Disko Island.

Do you want to be part of the health team in Qeqertarsuaq? – You will be the closest colleague to three permanent nurses, assistants, helpers, etc. who provide health services for the city's approximately 850 residents on a daily basis.

If you have not been to Greenland before, we offer a few weeks of employment in Aasiaat as an introduction to the Greenlandic healthcare system.

You will become an important part of the Greenlandic healthcare system's health center in Qeqertarsuaq. Your task will be to collaborate with other staff to provide the best possible health professional service, including health educational efforts.

It is an advantage if you can perform ultrasound examinations.

There is an opportunity for "coastal rounds" on all weekdays. This means telemedicine patient reviews with specialists from DIH (Queen Ingrid's Hospital) in Nuuk, in all specialties.

The temporary positions are between 3-6 months, with the possibility of combining with employment in Aasiaat at the Regional Hospital, where there are 4-5 doctors. For example, introduction in Aasiaat for 1 – 2 months, including introduction to ultrasound examinations, and then a minimum of 2 months in Qeqertarsuaq.

We offer:

• Working hours from 08:00 – 16:00, without shifts.
• A workday where you are an important part of the health professional team in Qeqertarsuaq health center.
• A good workplace with a focus on the work environment, in the heart of Greenlandic culture.

We are looking for you who:

• Are a general practitioner or have another background with greater clinical experience and Danish authorization.
• Are eager and willing to work independently in the Greenlandic culture.
• Have at least a couple of years of clinical experience and want to become part of Qeqertarsuaq Health Center.

About us:

• Region Disko has 6000 inhabitants. We care about being a united region. Therefore, we would like to offer you employment for training in Aasiaat, as a start to your working life in Greenland.
• Qeqertasuaq Health Center is a vibrant workplace located in the middle of stunning nature.
• A translator will be provided during weekdays.

Application

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

Start date: November 1, 2026, in Aasiaat and November 17, 2026, in Qeqertarsuaq - or by agreement.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026.

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Regional Doctor Vibeke Sørensen at tel. (+299) 56 61 10 or by email: VEKS@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic healthcare system 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. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

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

The Greenlandic Healthcare System is under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the healthcare system's Operations Area.

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