Interpreters wanted for a permanent position in the outpatient clinic at the Regional Hospital Ilulissat.

Interpreters sought for permanent position in the outpatient clinic at the Regional Hospital Ilulissat

We are looking for interpreters for the outpatient clinic at the Regional Hospital Ilulissat from November 16, 2026, or by agreement.

About the position

• Working hours from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM, where you report to the outpatient clinic, where the day's interpreting tasks are coordinated.
• Interpreting throughout the hospital, for example, during medical consultations, health visitors, midwives, physiotherapists, and the inpatient department.
• Written translations as needed
• Together with the other staff, contribute to providing the best possible service to patients and relatives.
• Minor administrative tasks as well as assisting in calling patients
• There may be various minor service tasks during the workday.
• You will report to the head nurse in the outpatient clinic in your daily work.

We offer:

• A job that includes patient contact, interpreting tasks, and possibly administrative work.
• Skilled, flexible colleagues who prioritize safety and working environment.
• Opportunity to participate in planning meetings, theme days, training, and staff meetings.
• We work with several different professional groups.

We are looking for you who:

• Are a trained interpreter or have experience in interpreting.
• Preferably with experience in oral interpreting tasks in consultations for doctors/nurses.
• Are service-minded, flexible, and accommodating.
• Good at establishing a trusting relationship.
• Flexible and adaptable in a multidisciplinary department.

Application

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

Start date: November 16, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: November 15, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from head nurse Aviâja Fly at email: AVIF@PEQQIK.GL or call +299 94 71 46 and Chief Nurse Laura Lyberth Grønvold at email: LBYD@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

No housing is provided.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to 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.

Salary and employment conditions, including SIK collective agreement and a probation period of 3 months.

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.
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In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are ideal 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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We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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