Health visitor sought for a 3-month temporary position in Aasiaat.

Health Visitor sought for 3-month temporary position in Aasiaat

We offer:

• Temporary position for health visitor from November 15, 2026, or January 1, 2026
• Good introduction by the health care assistant in Aasiaat
• A health region focused on professionalism and the clinical everyday life.

We are looking for a health visitor who:

• Wants professional challenges and time for children and families
• Wants and can work across the spectrum from infant visits in the family to school health examinations for 9th-grade students
• Wants to participate in the work with vulnerable families through "Early Intervention"
• Can provide professional support to the region's health care assistants
• Wants to travel out into the region and provide health care in the region's small towns and settlements

About us:

• The health care in the Disko region is staffed by one health visitor and three health care assistants. An interpreter will be available if needed.
• We strive for a daily routine with respectful and appreciative collaboration
• Aasiaat is located in the Disko Region in Northwest Greenland.
• The region also includes three towns and seven settlements. The health system consists of the hospital in Aasiaat, health centers in Qasigiannguit and Qeqertarsuaq, the nursing station in Kangaatsiaq, and health clinics in the settlements.
• Your future management will be visible and can also be used as a sparring partner. We share a good working environment and focus on improving it through an active working environment group.

Application

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

Start date: November 15, 2026, January 1, 2027, or by agreement

Application deadline: November 1, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Regional Doctor Vibeke Sørensen at tel. (+299) 56 61 10 or by email: VEKS@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service at any time.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with 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. 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 falls under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Care, 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 plenty of 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 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.

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