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The position is open from October 2026 through March 2027.

We offer: 

  • An exciting workplace where no two days are the same! 
  • A job role that involves both prehospital care and patient-related work within DIH 
  • A really great group of coworkers throughout DIH 

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Of course, I have a professional background in the “lifeguard field” 
  • You have a consistent attendance record, so your coworkers can count on you 
  • You are fluent in Greenlandic and Danish in everyday situations, and you have a reasonable knowledge of Nuuk 

 About Us: 

  • The DIH Paramedic Dispatch Center has a staff of 21 full-time employees, most of whom are currently trained paramedics 
  • The work schedule consists of 12-hour shifts, as well as a 4-hour shift, for a total workweek of 40 hours 
  • The work consists of ambulance transport at the request of the emergency room, which is located within the medical clinic, as well as various internal tasks at DIH, such as waste management, patient transport related to wards and treatment plans, care of the deceased, and chapel duties, which also include autopsy-related tasks 
  • In addition, having a service-oriented attitude toward everything around you is important. 

Application

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

Start Date: October 15, 2026, or as agreed

Application deadline: October 7, 2026

Job interviews are held on an ongoing basis

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Head Porter Lars-Peter Noasen by phone at (+299) 34 49 31 or by email at LAPN@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing is allocated in accordance with the rules of the Greenlandic Health Service in effect at any given time.

Salary and Employment

Wages and terms of employment, including the right to travel upon joining or leaving the position and to relocation of household goods, in accordance with the agreement or collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant bargaining unit.

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 wide range 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 is 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.