Specialists in General Medicine sought for Nuuk

Experience Greenland, feel that you make a difference!

Are you dreaming of a medical career adventure? Do you want to combine work in a modern health center with the experience of Greenland’s unique nature and culture?

Then a job at Queen Ingrid’s Health Center (DIS) in Nuuk might be for you.

We are looking for specialized doctors in general medicine for short-term appointments of a minimum of 6-8 weeks, and ideally longer.

If you are not able right now but are interested at a later time, we would also love to hear from you.

A health center with breadth, professionalism and collaboration

Queen Ingrid’s Health Center is located physically together with Queen Ingrid’s Hospital (DIH) in Nuuk and handles the primary health care of Nuuk and the surrounding settlements.

We are a modern health center with

• 8 specialists in general medicine
• 15 junior doctors
• We have KBU, introductory and main training doctors
• Close collaboration with the hospital’s other specialties

In daily work, it resembles general practice in Denmark, but with an exciting breadth rarely experienced elsewhere. The health center also runs an accident and emergency department and on-call duties, which means you encounter a varied patient base and have the opportunity to use your entire professional toolbox.

A role with responsibility and supervision

As a specialist, your primary tasks will be general medical consultations and treatment of patients at the health center.

You will also join the on-call team, where your most important function is to be the supervising on-call for the younger doctors, who act as junior on-call physicians. The shifts provide good opportunities for professional sparring, guidance and competence development of the next generation of doctors, while you always work in a strong collegial community.

Why Nuuk

Working life in Nuuk offers challenges, learning and great clinical variation. You gain experience in a health system where clinical decisions often require independence, overview and interdisciplinary collaboration.

At the same time you get the chance to experience Greenland’s capital city with about 20,000 inhabitants. Here you will find modern city life with cafés, restaurants, cultural offerings and good leisure facilities, surrounded by some of the impressive nature.

In Nuuk everyday life is simple. Distances are short, and there is more time for work, experiences and family life.

We offer

• An unique opportunity to gain insight into and experience with the Greenlandic health system.
• A broad and varied general medical work.
• Close collaboration with specialists from all hospital departments
• A strong professional environment with a high degree of sparring and collegial support.
• Possibility for supervision and training of younger doctors
• Personal and professional development in a daily life where no day is the same

We are looking for you who

• Are a specialist in general medicine with Danish authorization.
• Are intellectually curious and motivated by new challenges.
• Thrive with responsibility and independence
• Want to supervise and collaborate with younger doctors
• Contribute positively to a cross-disciplinary work environment

Ready for an stay you won’t forget?

A job in Nuuk gives you the opportunity to combine strong professional development with experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. Here you don’t just get a job, but an experience that often becomes a career high point.

Application

Application with copies of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start date: November 2, 2026 or by agreement

Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Employee interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from acting regional medical officer Heidi Egede Noasen at tel. (+299) 36 19 20 after 12:00 Danish time or via e-mail: [email protected]

Accommodation

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

Salary and employment

Salary and terms of employment, including the right to relocation travel and moving costs, in accordance with the agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Greenlandic 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. The residence and work permit can only be applied for when a job is agreed.

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, Community Nursing, The Greenlandic Patient Home and the health service’s Driftsområde.

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 ample opportunities to live 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 ride a dog sled. 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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The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

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