Consultant/shift planner for the Greenlandic Health Service

Consultant/Scheduling Planner for the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic Health Service is in the process of implementing the scheduling system PDC-VagtPlan and is looking for a consultant/scheduling planner with strong professional, digital, relational, and communication skills.

You will have the opportunity to be part of building a new central function that will ensure uniform and quality-based scheduling across all of Greenland. As part of the central team, you will play an important role in both the implementation of PDC-VagtPlan and the subsequent operation, support, and further development of the scheduling area.

In the first part of the employment, you will be closely involved in the implementation of the system, including configuration, customization, and support of the individual departments' schedules. Once the system is operational, you will continue to have a central role in ensuring good use of PDC-VagtPlan, advising managers and local schedulers, as well as further developing workflows and solutions.

This is a permanent position based in Nuuk.

Your tasks will include:

• Contributing to the implementation of PDC-VagtPlan, including configuration, setup, and customization of the system to meet the needs of individual departments
• Supporting the transition to new workflows and ensuring good anchoring of the system within the organization
• Advising and supporting managers and local schedulers in the use of PDC-VagtPlan
• Quality assuring schedules and contributing to compliance with working time regulations, agreements, and local contracts
• Ensuring good use of data from scheduling so that managers have a better basis for making decisions about resources and capacity
• Preparing guides and training materials and conducting training as needed
• Contributing to the development and improvement of workflows, principles, and standards for scheduling
• Advising and collaborating with managers and leaders on complex scheduling issues

Scheduling is a core task in all departments, but at the same time a complex function where many considerations must be balanced. A good schedule ensures that patients meet the right staff with the right skills at the right time and place. At the same time, economics, operations, work environment, and employee well-being must be taken into account.

You thrive in a role where you create structure, find solutions, and support managers and employees in complex planning tasks. You are motivated by collaboration, advising, and being part of developing a central function in the Greenlandic Health Service.

We envision that you:

• Have experience with scheduling, preferably from a complex operational environment
• Have experience with electronic scheduling systems and preferably experience with PDC-VagtPlan or similar scheduling systems
• Have an interest in and preferably experience with configuring and customizing digital solutions
• Have an understanding of the connection between scheduling, working time regulations, agreements, and operations
• Have good skills in planning, coordinating, and quality assurance
• Thrive in advising, teaching, and collaborating across the organization
• Work in a structured manner, independently, and with an eye for both details and the big picture
• Are flexible regarding travel activity

It is an advantage if you:

• Have experience from the healthcare sector
• Have experience with the implementation or further development of digital systems
• Have experience in supporting users and super users in the use of digital solutions
• Have knowledge of working time regulations and agreements

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 21, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Consultant, Jeanette Bjørnestad at tel. +299 553101 or by email: JELB@PEQQIK.GL

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 travel for 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.

Candidates with relevant experience and special skills may be offered employment as a specialist or chief consultant.

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 Health 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 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

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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

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