The maternity department at Dronning Ingrid's Hospital is seeking a receptionist with interpreting functions for a full-time position.

The Maternity Department at Queen Ingrid's Hospital is looking for a Piccoline with interpreting function in a full-time position

As a Piccoline with interpreting function in the Maternity Department, you will assist the midwives with practical tasks in the department as well as interpretation between Danish and Greenlandic. You will receive relevant training in the tasks. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

We offer:

A varied everyday life with handling different practical tasks in the Maternity Department, such as

• Ordering supplies and linens, as well as putting them in place
• Packing sterile items and retrieving them
• Restocking delivery rooms after births and checking the delivery rooms daily
• Restocking consultation rooms, scanning rooms, and the reception room
• Sending SMS messages to patients
• Scanning documents for the Electronic Patient Journal System, Cosmic
• Copying/printing brochures etc.
• Interpreting for the midwives in the Maternity Department

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic and quick to learn
• Works independently
• Is reliable
• Is service-minded and approachable
• Is bilingual in Greenlandic/Danish – and will interpret both orally and in writing
• Values collegial and social skills highly
• Has good IT skills

About us:

• We are a dynamic and committed team of 16 midwives on duty, one development midwife, and one chief midwife
• We have a good camaraderie and prioritize a good tone and social interaction in the department highly
• We look forward to working with you

Application

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

Start date: November 2, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: October 26, 2026

Interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Midwife Aininaq Willesen at tel. (+299) 34 40 82 or by email: ANIW@PEQQIK.GL. Remember the time difference of 3 hours; when it is 12:00 in Denmark, it is 9:00 in Greenland.

Housing

No housing is provided.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, according to the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of employment 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 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 plenty of 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.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

Applications sent by email will be immediately deleted for your safety.