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The Municipality of Kujalleq is seeking a competent and reliable manager for the Luuvikasik nursing home
We are seeking a director for the nursing home in Narsaq, with a start date of October 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed. The nursing home has space for 30 residents and one temporary resident; 12 of the beds are reserved for residents with dementia, and the rest are for residents with varying levels of care needs.
The nursing home has approximately 60 employees, including healthcare assistants, healthcare aides, social and healthcare aides, nutrition assistants, and nutrition aides, as well as unskilled workers. The employees see themselves as dedicated and enjoy a positive working environment.
As the director of Luuvikasik, you will, together with the department heads, lead the day-to-day operations of the nursing home, which is a workplace with a wide range of professional disciplines and responsibilities. It is important that, as a manager, you maintain a visible presence at the nursing home and lead by example through effective leadership, compassion, professionalism, and a focus on well-being.
We are looking for:
- A registered nurse or other healthcare professional
- Someone with practical experience in the field of elder care in general, and preferably management experience
- Someone with strong teamwork skills and a willingness to embrace change and growth
- Someone who thinks creatively and positively
- Someone who can work with both skilled and unskilled staff
- Someone who maintains an overview and coordinates collaboration between departments
- Someone who can keep track of the budget and finances
We offer:
- The opportunity to strengthen and improve care for our senior citizens
- A daily life where no two days are alike
- Great opportunities to exchange ideas with other fellow leaders
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Opportunity to collaborate with dedicated and talented colleagues
The manager reports directly to the operations manager for senior care services.
For further information about the position and the job description, please contact Operations Manager Helga Kleist at heke@kujalleq.gl or by phone at 641356. For information regarding the healthcare-related aspects of the position, please contact Naja Kriegel at nakr@kujalleq.gl or by phone at 541154.
Criminal Record Check: This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal record check. Under the law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received a criminal record check. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received the criminal record check from the police.
Salary and Terms of Employment: Salary and terms of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the Government of Greenland or another relevant organization authorized to negotiate. Employment will be subject to a 3-month probationary period.
Staff housing may be provided for this position; a security deposit, rent, utilities, etc., will be paid in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time regarding rent payments for properties owned by the Government of Greenland and the municipality, etc., in Greenland.
If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon starting employment, employees entitled to vacant housing will be offered temporary vacant housing, for which rent, utilities, etc., will be paid in accordance with the above. For further information regarding rent, including utilities and similar expenses, please refer to the information provided by INI A/S. Relocation travel and household goods relocation are provided in accordance with applicable rules.
Application: Applications must include information about your education and previous employment, along with copies of diplomas and other relevant documents, and must be received by the HR department before the deadline.
How to Apply: Please email your application to: job@kujalleq.gl
The application must be received by the municipality no later than August 27, 2026
Kujalleq Municipality
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 514
3920 Qaqortoq
Application deadline: August 26, 2026
