Dentist for Paamiut

Dentist for Paamiut

We are looking for a dentist for Paamiut for permanent employment or a limited period.

Paamiut is a town on Greenland's southwest coast with around 1,300 inhabitants. The town is beautifully located at the mouth of a large fjord and is known for its maritime history and rich wildlife. As an employee in Paamiut, you will become part of a smaller community where cooperation, closeness, and contact with the citizens are a natural part of everyday life. As a dentist in Greenland, one handles all patient groups: children, young people, adults, and the elderly.

We offer:

• Exciting workdays with many challenges, but also pleasant moments.
• Work in the public dental care 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.
• Patients of all age groups.

We are looking for you who:

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

About us:

• We follow a nationwide caries strategy, where prevention and children and young people 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 3 to 24 years.
• Electronic journal system COSMIC, as well as X-ray system VisiQuick.
• The Reciproc 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 conducted 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 at any time in the Greenlandic Health Service.

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. 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 health service's Operations Area.

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 summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating 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 security.