Dentist for Maniitsoq

Dentist for Maniitsoq

We offer a short-term position, November to December 2026.

Do you want to use your expertise where the need is great, and where the work makes a noticeable difference?
As a dentist in Greenland, you will have a varied everyday life with patients of all ages and the opportunity for both professional and personal development. Maniitsoq is a town on Greenland's west coast with around 2,500 inhabitants. The town is located in an area with fjords, islands, and mountains and serves as an important center for the region. Here you will become part of a community with short distances and close collaboration across professional groups.

We offer:

• Exciting workdays with many challenges, but also pleasant moments.
• Work in the public dental service with a wide range of treatments.
• Opportunities for professional development, both academically and personally.
• A position where you will quickly develop your independence and experience.

We are looking for you who:

• Are a dentist with authorization and the right to practice independently.
• Are good at working independently.
• Work with and value prevention to improve general dental health.

About us:

• We follow a nationwide caries strategy, where prevention as well as children and youth are the focus.
• At the clinic, it is often busy with many treatments. However, there is always room for laughter and good spirits.
• We register SCOR in electronic OCR forms from ages 3 to 24.
• We use the journal system COSMIC as well as the X-ray system VisiQuick.
• We use a reciprocal system for endodontic treatments.

Application

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

Start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: October 13, 2026

Interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from chief dentist: Arinnguaq Filskov at email AOLS@PEQQIK.GL, phone 00299 34 43 94.

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service 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 effect 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 Dental Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the operational area of the health service.

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 ample 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

See the organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

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.