Specialists or doctors with good clinical experience are sought for Narsaq and Nanortalik.

Specialists or doctors with good clinical experience sought for Narsaq and Nanortalik

Specialists or doctors with good clinical experience sought for the Health Centers in Narsaq & Nanortalik, in southern Greenland.

We have available temporary positions from January 4, 2027, or by agreement

We offer:

• Working hours from 08:00 – 16:00, without shifts, with allowances according to the agreement for doctors.
• A close collaboration with specialists from all specialties at DIH (Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk) and the Regional Hospital in Qaqortoq.
• A good workplace with a focus on the working environment, in the heart of Greenlandic culture.

We are looking for you who:

• Wants to make a difference and is prepared for both professional and cultural challenges.
• Preferably has a general or internal medicine background and Danish authorization.
• Has at least a couple of years of clinical experience after KBU with a desire to become part of Region Kujataa's health offerings.
• Wants to make a significant health educational effort.
• Can work in teams around the reception of the acutely ill patient.
• Preferably has gynecological experience and/or experience with ultrasound in the clinic.
• Has good communication skills and understanding of cultural differences.

About us:

• You will be a doctor in the Greenlandic Health System's health centers in either Narsaq or Nanortalik.
• Your task will be to collaborate with the other staff to offer the best possible health professional service, including a health educational effort.
• There is daily opportunity for telemedicine patient review (coastal rounds) with specialists from DIH (Queen Ingrid's Hospital) in Nuuk from all specialties.
• There is an opportunity for permanent employment or a temporary position for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of combining the employment with work at the Regional Hospital in Qaqortoq. There we are a total of 5 doctors.
• There will be a one to two-day introduction at Qaqortoq Hospital before starting work at one of the health centers.

General:

• Our journal system is Cosmic, which you will be trained in if you are not already familiar with it
• The Greenlandic health system is bilingual; Danish and Greenlandic. There are interpreters employed at the hospital.

Application

Application with a copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: January 4, 2027, or by agreement

Application deadline: December 28, 2026

Employment interviews are held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Regional Doctor Suheil Salamon at SUHSA@PEQQIK.GL or by phone (+299) 642211

Housing

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

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, according to 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 System – Breadth, challenge, and professional pride

The Greenlandic Health System 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 system's Operations Area.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health 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 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 System

Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health System

The Greenlandic Health System is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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