Health assistant wanted for Narsaq

Health Assistant sought for Narsaq

We are looking for a health assistant who can come to Narsaq by December 1, 2026, or by agreement.

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Narsaq is located in South Greenland with 3 associated villages. The population is about 1500, including the 2 surrounding villages.

The health center's tasks primarily consist of consultations for the town and its village residents. However, there is also a ward with 13 beds with a mixed patient clientele.

As a health assistant, you will need to work very diversely with both outpatient/emergency inquiries as well as with the hospitalized patients in collaboration with the other staff.

At the health center, in addition to one doctor, there is the head nurse, 3 nurses, 1 health care assistant, 5 health assistants, as well as 4 unskilled workers and 2 porters.

Desired qualifications:

• Has experience from emergency room work and is aware of their own area of competence
• Is willing to be trained in, for example, blood sampling/x-ray
• At least a couple of years of experience

We can offer:

• A close collaboration with the rest of the staff at a small lovely hospital
• Opportunity to work with the whole patient
• Opportunity for influence in your daily life

The town is located in a beautiful area, a little hour's sail from the regional town of Qaqortoq, by helicopter it takes just under 15 minutes.

See more on the municipality's website www.kujalleq

Useful information regarding employment in Greenland's healthcare system can be found in the informational material: Basic book about moving to Greenland and working in the Greenlandic healthcare system, at http://www.peqqik.gl/da/Ansaettelse.aspx

Application

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

Start date: December 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: November 1, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Head Nurse, Susanne Schwarz, at email SUSC@PEQQIK.GL or phone (+299) 66 12 11 or from Chief Regional Nurse Anniita Lund Lynge email ANLU@PEQQIK.GL or phone 64 22 11

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 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 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 ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are obvious 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

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.