We are looking for 2 dentists for Tasiilaq Dental Clinic.

We are looking for 2 dentists for Tasiilaq Dental Clinic

We guarantee exciting, varied, and diverse working days that will be developing and challenging - both professionally and personally.

Tasiilaq is the largest town in East Greenland and is surrounded by magnificent Arctic nature with mountains, ice fjords, and the sea. The town has around 2,000 inhabitants and an active local community where you can get close to both Greenlandic culture and the population. Here you will have a unique opportunity to combine a meaningful work life with great nature experiences and a special community.

What can you expect?

• Exciting working days with many challenges, but also cozy moments.
• Work in public dental care with a wide range of treatments.
• Opportunity for professional development, both academically and personally.
• A position where you will quickly develop your independence and experience.
• An exciting working day where you can have many treatments of varying nature.
• Modern dental clinics with updated equipment.
• A very special experience and challenge.

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 overall 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, but there is always room for laughter and good spirits.
• We use the journal system COSMIC and the X-ray system VisiQuick.

What is expected of you?

• As a dentist in Greenland, you must be professionally skilled, able to work independently, and handle many of everyday practical and professional issues on your own.
• You contribute positively to the collaboration and thrive in a smaller team.
• You are eager to make a difference for dental health in Greenland.

Application

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

Start date: January 1, 2027, or by agreement

Application deadline: October 13, 2026

Job interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Are you curious but not quite sure? You are very welcome to contact us for a non-binding conversation or contact us directly by email.

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Dentist Arinnguaq Filskov at tel. (+299) 344394 or by email: AOLS@PEQQIK.GL

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, according to 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. A residence and work permit 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 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.