We are increasing our capacity and are therefore looking for two Patient Coordinators for Patient Coordination.

We are expanding and are therefore looking for two Patient Coordinators for Patient Coordination

Patient Coordination is therefore looking for:

• One surgical patient coordinator
• One combined medical and surgical patient coordinator

Are you strong administratively, work in a structured way, and thrive on creating connections? – Then we look forward to receiving your application.

The department is part of the Care Coordination and is divided into 4 sections: Surgical, Medical Patient Coordination, and Travel Coordination. The department consists of 10 patient coordinators, 7 travel coordinators, 2 master plan coordinators, and one coordinating head nurse.

In the Department of Patient Coordination, you will closely collaborate with the referring consultants and other partners, sharing responsibility for:

• Planning and coordinating patient pathways
• Inviting patients for examinations and treatments
• Administration of referrals
• Coordination of projects and specialist pathways
• Optimization of workflows and resource utilization
• Ensuring coherent and well-functioning patient pathways

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has a healthcare-related education
• Is professionally well-founded and quality-conscious
• Has an interest in the administrative field, coordination of treatment pathways
• Has insight into geographical conditions and infrastructure that affect patient pathways in Greenland
• Has knowledge of the Greenlandic healthcare system
• Is passionate about making a difference for patients and relatives
• Has good IT skills, preferably experience with COSMIC
• Thrives in a central coordinating role with many interdisciplinary partners
• Is structured, adaptable, and detail-oriented while maintaining an overview
• Preferably bilingual, Greenlandic/Danish or willing to develop language skills

Your tasks will include:

• Inviting patients and planning their overall examination and treatment pathways
• Coordinating patient pathways for patients from Nuuk and the coast in close collaboration with Travel Coordination
• Coordinating projects and focused pathways within selected specialties
• Holding coordination meetings with various managements and key persons from the clinical departments for joint planning, capacity management, and optimization of patient pathways
• Contributing to the development and optimization of workflows and ensuring effective utilization of the department's resources

We offer:

• A department with high professionalism and great significance for patient pathways
• Opportunity to influence the development of the area
• An exciting and versatile everyday life
• Daytime work (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• High degree of independence in task solving
• An engaged, competent, and helpful TEAM
• A strong interdisciplinary collaboration environment

Why apply?

As a patient coordinator, you will play a central role in planning patient pathways across the hospital's specialties. You will be part of a developing department where collaboration, quality, and patient focus are the focal points of our work.

Application

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

Start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 22, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Dorthe Møller at tel. (+299) 34 48 80 or by email: DOMJ@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 ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In 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.

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