Secretary to the Department of Pathology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

Department of Pathology is seeking an engaged and energetic secretary for the secretariat with a start date of 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position offers a varied daily life with many different tasks. We are looking for a colleague who primarily can handle the daily secretariat tasks and function as the department's outward face, including handling of telephone and mail. In addition, we are looking for a colleague who would like to become part of the department's team for rota planning. We work in the rota planning system Optima. It is advantageous if you are certified in the system, but this is not a requirement.

The Department

The Department of Pathology plays a central role in the hospital's cancer care pathway. Our core task is to provide analyses and diagnostics to cancer patients in our catchment area. The secretariat is an important partner in coordinating workflows and contributes significantly to ensuring that patients receive answers in a timely manner.

The department is characterized by high activity, great dynamism and a continuous focus on professional and technological development. We are a research-active department with a professorship in molecular pathology.

The department has about 165 employees, including 42 doctors, 1 professor, 5 molecular biologists, about 85 bioanalysts, 2 porters and a secretariat with 3 staff.

The department management consists of the chief physician and the chief bioanalyst and is supported by a management team consisting of the area head for doctors, education responsible senior physician, four senior bioanalysts, head of the molecular unit and the department secretarial manager.

Job content

Your primary tasks will include, among others

• Participate in rota planning in Optima
• Answering and following up on telephone inquiries from clinical departments, practicing specialists, etc.
• Sorting and distributing physical and electronic mail
• Contributing to value management
• Preparation of conferences
• Handling various ad hoc tasks

We offer

• A meaningful job with a focus on optimal treatment of the individual patient
• A good professional and social work environment with dedicated colleagues
• An exciting and diverse daily life, where the tasks continually develop
• A thorough introduction and training

We expect that you

• Are trained administrative coordinator/secretary or have equivalent experience
• Work independently and have good collaboration skills
• Are service-minded, flexible, responsible and meticulous
• Thrive with many daily contacts and have a focus on quality
• Contribute with good humor
• Have flair for IT and administrative systems
• Have a sense of order and systematics

Terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. The position is a full-time role, with working hours Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 15:30 and Friday until 15:00.

Application deadline

Applications and CVs must be sent via the link no later than Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

Additional information about the position can be obtained by contacting

Chief Physician Lene Buhl Riis

[email protected]

Application deadline: 21 October 2026

Location: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital