Short New Year’s temporary position in Maniitsoq

We have a vacant position for an experienced doctor from 28 December 2026 - 1 February 2027

We offer

• A professionally challenging medical job with patient contacts in almost all specialties.
• A close well-functioning collaboration with the other staff groups on site and the possibility for telephone supervision/sparring with the senior doctors in Nuuk.
• This is a job where you primarily work in general practice in the outpatient clinic. Additionally you admit and treat most often infectious disease and psychiatric patients at the health center. Furthermore patients are transferred for further specialized treatment at Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk.
• Occasionally small surgical procedures are performed, but we do not expect you to have surgical competencies.

We are looking for you who

• Preferably are a general practitioner. Other doctors with strong general medical competencies, as well as younger doctors who have enough experience to work independently on shifts, can also be of use to us.
• In addition to professional competencies, the ability and willingness to collaborate respectfully are highly prioritized.

About us

• Maniitsoq’s Health Center and the three associated villages Kangaamiut, Atammik and Napasoq serve approximately 3,300 residents in total. We are part of Region Qeqqa (Midt). We have about 55 staff.
• The health center has a well-functioning outpatient department as well as an emergency department and a bed unit with space for 18 inpatients of all ages, and various disease patterns.
• There is daily access to laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound.
• In addition we have somatic/psychiatric home care, public health, maternity care, physiotherapy, family therapy, venereology and contraception clinic as well as nursing consultation, operating room and pharmacy.

Application

Applications including copies of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start date: 28 December 2026

Application deadline: 23 November 2026

Employment interviews will be held on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Regional Doctor Helle Olsen at tel. (+299) 864211 or by e-mail: [email protected]

Accommodation

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

Salary and employment

Salary and employment terms, including the right to relocation and household moving, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of the start of employment between the Greenlandic Self-Government and the respective 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 part of the Department of Health, and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Dental Service and the Health Service’s Operations Area.

If you are seeking professional challenges, are curious and enjoy working broadly, then 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 plenty of opportunities to lead an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing and boat trips are suitable 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 culture 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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