Temporary vacancy: Occupational Therapist for the Therapy Department, Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk

Temporary position: Occupational Therapist for the Therapy Department, Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk The Therapy Department at Queen Ingrid's Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term position from January 1 or later up to and including September 30, 2027.

The position is 40 hours per week and includes both clinical and administrative duties. Responsibilities As an occupational therapist in the department, you will:

• Carry out assessment, treatment and follow-up of inpatients and outpatients
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with the hospital's other professional groups
• Contribute to the development and quality assurance of workflows and treatment pathways
• Participate in administrative tasks related to daily operations

We offer

• A versatile position with both clinical and administrative duties, where you manage your own pathways for inpatients and outpatients across different specialties/diagnoses.
• Opportunity for professional development and influence on workflows
• Committed and helpful colleagues
• A good working environment with a focus on well-being, collaboration and professional sparring.
• Facilities with a gym, training kitchen, hot-water pool and treatment rooms

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed/authorized Occupational Therapist
• Works independently and in a structured way
• Has good collaboration skills and a flexible approach to tasks
• Thrives in a varied daily routine with both patient contact and administrative tasks
• Has knowledge of or interest in the Greenlandic Health Service
• It is an advantage, but not a requirement, that you speak Greenlandic.

About us: Queen Ingrid's Hospital is the territorial hospital in Greenland. The hospital is staffed for approximately 191 beds distributed across surgical, medical and intensive care departments, as well as a patient hotel. The Therapy Department consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a dietitian, warehouse manager, office staff, interpreters/assistants, receptionist and chief therapist. We work closely across disciplines and have a focus on quality, development and a good working environment.

Application Applications with copies of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk Start date: January 1, 2027 or by agreementApplication deadline: November 20, 2026Employment interviews will be held in week 48 Contact Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Therapist Caroline Fischer at tel. (+299) 34 42 91 after 11:30 Danish time or email [email protected] Housing Accommodation is provided according to the rules currently in force in the Greenlandic Health Service.

Salary and employment Salary and terms of employment, including entitlement to joining and leaving travel and relocation expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement 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 valid residence and work permits. Residence and work permits can only be applied for after a fixed employment agreement.

The Greenlandic Health Service – Breadth, challenge and professional pride The Greenlandic Health Service falls under the Ministry of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the Greenlandic Patient Home and the Health Service's Operations Area.

If you seek 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 the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing and boat trips are popular 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 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 See The Greenlandic Health Service's organisational diagram Organisational diagram Greenlandic Health Service The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically, via Gjob.dk . Applications sent by email will be immediately deleted for your safety.