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Would you like to be part of a team where well-being and professionalism go hand in hand?

We are looking for a dental assistant for our dental clinic in Qaqortoq, where we prioritize a positive work environment, teamwork, and room for smiles in our daily lives. With us, you’ll find modern facilities, skilled colleagues, and opportunities for both professional and personal growth—all in an atmosphere where we look out for one another and foster job satisfaction.

We offer

  • A meaningful job where your expertise and compassion make a difference.
  • A dynamic and varied workday in a positive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development.

We are looking for someone who

  • You are flexible, reliable, and a team player, as you will be taking on multiple roles at the clinic.
  • You must be fluent in both Greenlandic and Danish, both spoken and written, since you will often be interpreting for dentists. 
  • IT skills are a plus.
  • Has empathy and good communication skills—we treat both children and adults, including anxious patients.

About Us

  • Qaqortoq Dental Clinic is a modern and well-equipped clinic with excellent staff facilities.
  • Our team consists of a dentist, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and support staff.
  • We place a high priority on a positive work environment and a stable workplace with exciting assignments.
  • You'll gain broad experience working with patients of all ages—from toddlers to the elderly.

Application

Applications, along with copies of relevant supporting documents, must be submitted in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start Date: November 1, 2026, or as agreed

Application deadline: October 11, 2026

Job interviews are held on an ongoing basis

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Dental Consultant Aviana Reimer by email at AVRE@PEQQIK.GL, by phone at 00299 34 40 16, or Chief District Dentist Torben Gasseholm by email at TLIG@PEQQIK.GL, tel. 00299 64 76 96.

Housing

Housing is NOT provided.

Salary and Employment

Wages and terms of employment, including the right to travel upon hiring and upon termination and to relocation of household goods, in accordance with the agreement or collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of employment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant bargaining organization.

Citizenship

If you are not a citizen of a Nordic country, please note that employment is contingent upon a valid residence and work permit. You may apply for a residence and work permit only after an employment agreement has been reached.

The Greenlandic Health Care System – Scope, Challenges, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Health Service falls under the Ministry of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the Rural Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the Health Service’s Operations Division.

If you’re looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working in a variety of areas, then a job with the Greenlandic Health Service is right for you.

You can read more about the Greenlandic Health Service at www.gjob.dk

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy an active lifestyle. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing 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 the larger cities, there’s a vibrant cultural scene 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

View the organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

Organizational Chart: The Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

We accept applications exclusively in PDF format, submitted electronically via Gjob.dk.

Applications sent by email will be deleted immediately for your security.