Queen Ingrid's Hospitals' Social Department "Sana Social" seeks a Social Worker

Queen Ingrid's Hospital's Social Department “Sana Social” is seeking a qualified social worker or advisor in social work as of December 1, 2026 or by arrangement, for a full-time position

We are looking for you who are educated as a social worker and want to collaborate interdisciplinarily with the hospital's other staff on severely ill patients and the resolution of or assistance with their social problems.

Working hours are 08:00 - 16:00 on all weekdays.

About us

The position is organizationally placed under the Psychiatric Area. The Psychiatric Area consists of the psychiatric outpatient clinic, a secretariat, bed unit A1, psychiatric therapy and the district psychiatry Ikaarsaarfik.

The Psychiatric Area is led overall by a Chief Physician and a Chief Senior Nurse.

“Sana Social” is led by the Lead Social Worker and Sana Social offers services for patients and departments at Queen Ingrid's Hospital; case management takes place in close cooperation with the patient’s home municipality.

We offer

• A position that requires a high degree of independence and good collaboration skills
• An working environment where well-being, safety, professional and interdisciplinary collaboration and personal development are highly valued
• Competence development through guidance, sparring, supervision and courses
• Membership of a well-functioning staff association

You will in daily work be engaged in the following tasks

• Social work data collection and social anamnesis
• Advice and guidance to admitted patients
• Applications
• Supervise the psychosocial conditions of mentally ill patients during hospitalization
• Be the liaison to the municipalities’ social administrations, pension offices and disability departments in social-related tasks, etc.
• Invite and participate in interdisciplinary network meetings / discharge meetings between Ikaarsaarfik and other partners
• Act as meeting chair and write minutes, as well as document in the electronic patient record

We seek you who

• Are educated as a social worker
• Are bilingual (Greenlandic – Danish)
• Can handle difficult issues
• Have knowledge of social legislation and experience with social work in Greenland
• Can work independently and responsibly
• Are trustworthy and good at engaging in a professional caring relationship
• Can communicate clearly and effectively
• Enjoy challenges and are creative
• Have basic IT skills

Application

Please attach copies of relevant documents in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start date: December 1, 2026 or by arrangement

Application deadline: October 23, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Lead Social Worker Kristine Jensen Mørch at phone (+299) 34 41 60 or via e-mail: [email protected]

Housing

Housing is allocated according to the rules currently in force in the Greenlandic Health Service.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment terms, including the right to joining and relocation travel and household moving, in accordance with the agreement/collective bargaining agreement in force at the time of the start of employment between the Greenland Self-Government 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 Ministry of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Dental Service, The Greenlandic Patient Home and the Health Service's Operations Area.

If you seek professional challenges, are curious and enjoy working broadly, a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.

You can read more about the Greenlandic Health Service at www.gjob.dk

In Greenland there are abundant opportunities to lead an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing and boat trips are obvious activities. Winter offers the 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, cafés and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

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