Position as Department Head

in the disability services sector in Nanortalik

A position as department head at Nanortalik’s Housing Services, Sheltered Workshop, and Support Staff is available, effective December 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.

If you’d like to help make a difference for our residents and community members, then you’re exactly the person we’re looking for as our new colleague.

Organizationally, this area falls under the Disability Services Division of the Social Services Department in the Municipality of Kujalleq, where the immediate supervisor is the disability coordinator for residential facilities, sheltered workshops, and support staff.  

The job responsibilities include, among other things:

·Ensure the day-to-day operation and coordination of housing units for people with disabilities and the activity and social center in Nanortalik

·Oversee and coordinate support services at the residential units

·Supervise and coordinate the work of support personnel for residents living in their own homes

·Ensure that applications are processed in accordance with established benefit and quality standards 

·Ensure ongoing peer training in the field of support services, as well as the development of the field and the improvement of quality

·Ensure outreach efforts and gain insight into cross-functional collaboration, particularly where residents need a support person

·Ensure continuous and close interdisciplinary collaboration with internal and external partners

·Ensure that an annual report is prepared for the Disability Coordinator

In terms of qualifications, we expect:

  • That you have a degree in social work or a similar field
  • That you have management experience
  • That you have experience coordinating support staff
  • That you take responsibility and work independently to complete the task, have good ideas and take the initiative on new projects, and are a good planner
  • That you have experience with administrative tasks and finance, as well as strong IT skills
  • That you have strong communication and presentation skills and are goal-oriented
  • That you have the necessary knowledge of case management and possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, in Greenlandic and Danish

We offer:

  • A challenging, varied, and at times fast-paced job where you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the field’s development
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development in close collaboration with other department heads in the Municipality of Kujalleq
  • Autonomy, responsibility, and participation in decision-making in this area

Employment and Compensation:

Salary and terms of employment are determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement in effect for the Greenland Self-Government and the municipalities at the time of hire. For applicants from outside Greenland, housing will be provided based on family size, and moving and travel expenses will be covered in accordance with applicable regulations.

The position will include a 3-month probationary period.

Criminal Record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the submission of a child protection clearance and a criminal background check. Under the law, employment may not begin until the municipality has received these documents.

For more information and a job description, please contact Disability Coordinator Pipaluk Thomassen at pith@kujalleq.gl  

Applications, including information about previous employment, educational certificates, etc., must be received by the municipality no later than October 25, 2026. 

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept paper applications or emails; please submit your application electronically as a PDF file via the job posting.

“With a focus on improving public health, the Municipality of Kujalleq has implemented a smoke-free work policy at all municipal workplaces. This policy took effect on January 1, 2018. For more information, please contact the HR department.”

Application deadline: October 25, 2026