Temporary position for Specialist in Surgery/Gynecology/Obstetrics sought for the Regional Hospital Ilulissat.

Locum for Specialist in Surgery/Gynecology/Obstetrics at the Regional Hospital Ilulissat sought

We are looking for a locum during the period December 6, 2026 - January 8, 2027

Professional function in Ilulissat

As the Surgical on-call/gyn/obs-specialist in Ilulissat, you will manage the overall gynecological and obstetric function at the regional hospital in close collaboration with midwives, anesthetists, and the permanent support staff in the outpatient clinic.

The tasks include, among other things:

• All outpatient and acute general gynecology. A dedicated support staff is allocated to the on-call gyn/obs in the outpatient clinic
• All obstetrics at the hospital in collaboration with the midwives. Only completely uncomplicated births are planned in Ilulissat; other births are transferred to Queen Ingrid's Hospital (DIH) in Nuuk
• Acute surgical emergency response, including cesarean section, ectopic pregnancy, and possibly appendicitis that cannot be transferred to Nuuk.
• Consultation and assessment of selected acute surgical patients in collaboration with the local on-call doctor and the backup at DIH in Nuuk. Generally, the surgical area is managed by the local general on-call doctor.

No elective gynecological surgery is performed in Ilulissat. The surgical activity therefore consists solely of acute interventions, abortions, and minor surgical procedures, such as wound revisions, etc.

Emergency response

There is a well-functioning local emergency response around births and acute patients with:

• 3-4 midwives
• Anesthetist on call
• Bioanalyst on call
• Permanent staff in the operating room
• Assistance with all logistics from the leading regional doctor

On-call function in Ilulissat

As a rule, you are the only Gynecology/Obstetrics specialist in Ilulissat and therefore have on-call duty throughout the employment. Thus, there is generally no possibility to share the on-call duty with other specialists, take days off, or be off duty during the period. However, it is possible to advance or postpone the paid travel to and from the location if you wish to take a vacation/have some days of experiences related to the employment. In that case, you must expect to arrange your own accommodation during the relevant periods.

The on-call duty is on standby after daytime work from 08:00 - 16:00.

You will receive:

• On-call fee of 1,500 DKK per shift
• Payment for 0.5 effective hours per shift (0.5 hour at 480 DKK)

The on-call fee and the effective hours are compensated regardless of attendance during the on-call duty. As indicated by the norm for effective hours, the on-call burden is low.

Collaboration with Queen Ingrid's Hospital (Nuuk)

Queen Ingrid's Hospital is Greenland's highly specialized gynecological and obstetric department with approximately 600 births and around 500 gynecological surgeries annually.

The department functions as a nationwide specialty department and close collaborative partner for the regional hospitals, including the Regional Hospital in Ilulissat. Complicated patients are consulted with or transferred to Nuuk, and there is close professional collaboration with the backup at DIH.

Competencies

The position is relevant for specialists who:

• Have broad gynecological and obstetric experience
• Thrive in independent work and clinical decision-making
• Are motivated by close interdisciplinary collaboration
• Desire a varied everyday life with great professional responsibility and the opportunity to make a concrete difference for patients in Greenland.

Housing and travel

Paid travel to and from the location is provided in accordance with the agreement. There is the possibility of paid travel for accompanying family members for stays longer than three months.

Housing is provided. Rent is paid according to locum rates.

About Ilulissat

Ilulissat is the largest city in the Avannaa Region with 5,000 inhabitants. The region covers an area of approximately 550,000 km2 and has about 12,000 inhabitants spread across four towns and 21 settlements. In Ilulissat, there are fantastic surroundings with views of icebergs as well as midnight sun or northern lights depending on the season. There is a vibrant cultural life with sports clubs, museums, concerts, cafes, and restaurants. You can read more about the Avannaa Region at www.peqqik.gl.

Application

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

Start date: December 6, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: December 2, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Physician Simon Bernth-Andersen at tel. +299 594136 or by email: SBEA@PEQQIK.GL

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 travel for arrival and departure and relocation of belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in effect 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. 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 seeking 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 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 a vibrant 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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The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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