We are seeking a dedicated and visionary leader for Ajarsivasik, to begin on October 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed. You will have managerial responsibility for the entire facility, including three team leaders and a well-run kitchen led by a head chef. As a leader, you will play a central role in ensuring quality, well-being, and development.
Would you like to help create a safe, dignified, and enriching home for our senior citizens in South Greenland? If so, you might be just the person we’re looking for.
Ajarsivasik is a retirement and nursing home with 48 residents divided among three units:
- A dementia unit
- A nursing unit
- A unit for more independent residents
You will be responsible for managing the entire facility, including three team leaders and a kitchen led by a dietitian. As a manager, you will play a key role in ensuring quality, well-being, and development—for residents, their families, and staff alike.
Your main responsibilities
- Ensuring quality and consistency in the operation of Ajarsivasik
- Lead, motivate, and develop employees in a multidisciplinary environment
- Develop professional expertise in the field of elder care and dementia care
- Ensure compliance with policy decisions and financial frameworks
- Work closely with the municipality's other nursing home directors and healthcare coordinators
- Job Placement
We are looking for a leader who
- Is a trained nurse
- Has extensive experience in the field of elder care and services for people with disabilities
- Has in-depth knowledge of the field of dementia
- Has leadership experience and the ability to motivate others and foster collaboration
- Dare to think outside the box and take the initiative to drive development and change
- Has financial insight and an eye for efficient operations
- Is committed to political decisions and the municipality’s values
We offer
- A nursing home with dedicated staff
- A work environment that offers freedom with responsibility and opportunities for professional development
- Close collaboration with the other nursing home directors in the municipality
- A meaningful job where you make a difference for older residents in Qaqortoq
Salary and Terms of Employment
Employment is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Staff housing may be provided at the employee’s own expense in accordance with applicable rules. The municipality covers travel and moving expenses in accordance with applicable regulations.
The application must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of educational certificates
- Previous Employment and Employer References
- Criminal Record
Salary and employment conditions are governed by the agreements in effect at any given time between the Government of Greenland and the relevant organization authorized to negotiate.
Upon relocation, housing may be provided, for which a security deposit and rent are paid in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time; in addition, travel expenses for moving in and the relocation of household goods are covered—and, after at least 3 years of employment – travel expenses upon termination of employment and household goods relocation in accordance with applicable regulations.
For more information about the position, please contact Social Services Director Martha Abelsen at 648057 or by email at maab@kujalleq.gl
Application including a criminal record check, information about education and previous employment, a copy of your diploma, employer references, etc. must be uploaded as a PDF file and submitted via the municipality’s website no later than September 4, 2026
NOTE: We do not accept paper applications or emails; please submit your application electronically as a PDF file via the job posting.
Application deadline: September 4, 2026
