We are increasing our staffing and are looking for two patient coordinators for Patient Coordination.

We are expanding and looking for two patient coordinators for Patient Coordination

We are looking for two surgical patient coordinators for the Department of Patient Coordination.

Are you strong administratively, work in a structured way, and thrive on creating coherence and overview in complex patient pathways? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

About the department

The Department of Patient Coordination is part of the Pathway Coordination and consists of Surgical Patient Coordination, Medical Patient Coordination, and Travel Coordination.

The department currently consists of 10 patient coordinators, 7 travel coordinators, 2 master plan coordinators, and a coordinating head nurse.

As a patient coordinator, you will play a central role in the planning and coordination of patient pathways. You will work closely with referring consultants, clinical departments, and other partners.

Your tasks

You will have shared responsibility for:

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

Your specific 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 management and key personnel from the clinical departments aimed at joint planning, capacity management, and optimization of patient pathways
• Contributing to the development and optimization of workflows and effective utilization of the department's resources

We are looking for a colleague who

• Has a healthcare-related education
• Is professionally well-founded and quality-conscious
• Has an interest in administration and coordination of treatment pathways
• Has insight into the geographical conditions and the infrastructure that affects 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
• Works in a structured, adaptable, and detail-oriented manner while maintaining an overview
• Is preferably bilingual (Greenlandic/Danish) or willing to develop your language skills

We offer

• A department with high professionalism and great significance for patient pathways
• Opportunity to influence and develop the area
• A meaningful and diverse everyday life
• Daytime work from 07:30–15:30 and 08:00–16:00
• High degree of independence in task solving
• An engaged, competent, and helpful team
• A strong interdisciplinary collaboration environment

If you would like to be part of Patient Coordination and help ensure coherent and well-functioning patient pathways across Greenland, we look forward to receiving your application.

Why apply?

As a patient coordinator, you will have a central and significant role in the planning and coordination of patient pathways across the hospital's specialties.

You will be part of a department in development, where collaboration, quality, and patient focus are the focal points of our work. You will have the opportunity to make a concrete difference for patients and relatives while also helping to develop and optimize the way we create coherent patient pathways.

With us, you will have a daily life with responsibility, professional challenges, and close interdisciplinary collaboration, where your efforts have a significant impact on the overall patient pathway.

Application

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

Start date: December 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: October 26, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

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 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

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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Healthcare System

The Greenlandic Healthcare System is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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