Doctors wanted for Upernavik and Qaanaaq

Doctors sought for Upernavik and Qaanaaq

For you who desire closeness in patient contact and a meaningful work life

Some doctor positions are mostly about operations.
Others allow space for professionalism, responsibility, and relationships.

In Upernavik and Qaanaaq, we are looking for doctors for the health centers in 2027, it is for you who thrive in broad clinical work and wish to make a real difference in a smaller community, where closeness to patients is still an important part of everyday life.

Here you will be part of a close interdisciplinary collaboration, where professional sparring, flexibility, and helpfulness are crucial. You will have a varied workday with great independence and the opportunity to use your skills broadly – both in consultations, inpatient wards, and with acute patients.

About the work

You will primarily work with general medical tasks in consultations and outpatient clinics as well as rounds on hospitalized patients.

Patients present with both common general medical issues and acute injuries or illnesses. The most critically ill patients are transferred to Ilulissat

Regional Hospital or Queen Ingrid's Hospital, and you will therefore also play an important role in assessing and stabilizing patients before transport.

The work takes place in close collaboration with nurses, health assistants, interpreters, and other professional groups. The health centers have access to both laboratory and radiology facilities, and you will have well-equipped consultation rooms as well as access to an interpreter as needed.

Telemedicine is an integrated part of everyday life, and you will have close collaboration with specialists in both Nuuk and Denmark.

We would like you to

·     Be a specialist in general medicine or have broad clinical experience

·     Thrive with diverse tasks and independent responsibility

·     Have good collaboration and communication skills

·     Be able to remain calm and composed in acute situations

·     Have a desire to be part of a smaller workplace where people help each other

It is an advantage if you have experience with:

·     Gynecological examinations

·     Medical abortions

·     IUD and Implanon insertion

·     Suturing

·     Ultrasound examinations

Upernavik or Qaanaaq?

Upernavik

The health center in Upernavik is staffed with two doctors and has 14 beds. Here, everyday life will consist of a combination of consultation work and more classical hospital work.

Qaanaaq

In Qaanaaq, you will be the only doctor at the health center. Therefore, it is an advantage if you have previously worked in Greenland or have experience with independent work in smaller units.

Settlements and telemedicine

The region covers a large geographical area with many settlements, and telemedicine is widely used as part of patient treatment.

There will be planned visits to the settlements according to the region's master plan, and you are expected to participate as needed. During settlement visits, you will always be accompanied by other health personnel, and an interpreter will be available.

We offer

·     An exciting and meaningful job with great professional variation

·     The opportunity to closely follow patients and make a real difference

·     A strong interdisciplinary collaboration

·     Professional challenges and personal development

·     A professional and supportive work environment

·     A daily life with nature close by and the opportunity for truly special experiences in your free time

About the region

The Avannaa region consists of the towns of Ilulissat, Upernavik, Uummannaq, and Qaanaaq. In total, approximately 11,000 people live in the region, distributed across the 4 towns and 23 settlements.
The area is home to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The climate is harsh with very cold winters and cool summers, and icebergs and glaciers dominate the landscape.
Traditional ways of life such as hunting and fishing play an important role in daily life.
Transportation in the region can be challenged by large geographical distances and the harsh climate.

Despite these challenges, facilities such as schools, institutions, and airports have been established in the larger towns, supporting the dispersed community. North Greenland is thus a region that combines unique nature and a strong cultural identity with the challenges that come with life in the Arctic.

Application

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

Start date: January 1, 2027, or by agreement.

Application deadline: December 20, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Regional Doctor Kasper Buris Stougaard at email: KBST@PEQQIK.GL

Information about daily life at Upernavik and Qaanaaq Health Center can be obtained from Lead Regional Coordinator Jill Jensen at email: jhje@peqqik.gl or phone +299 52 52 95)

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 departure travel 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. 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 Service, 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 ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating are obvious 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 security.