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Are you organized and do you have a good sense of the big picture? Are you a good communicator, even when it comes to difficult conversations with your coworkers? Perhaps you have formal leadership training or leadership experience?

And, last but not least—are you service-oriented toward the residents of the Disko Region?

We are looking for a Porters’ Supervisor / Head Porter.

  • You will be working in the Mindkey HR program, where you will be creating purchase orders related to new hires. 
  • You will be responsible for preparing the shift schedule for the lifeguards and porters. 
  • You will be responsible for the orientation and professional development of your colleagues.
  • You will handle various administrative tasks related to our patient hotel, including relaying messages to the kitchen and housekeeping staff, and arranging room reservations for patients
  • You will help ensure that employees are assigned housing and receive a lease.
  • You will play an active role in optimizing the healthcare system's use of resources.
  • You have an eye for optimizing collaboration and workflows, with a particular interest in fostering good collaboration with Uninngavik and developing the visitation function.
  • You must be interested in actively working on workplace safety

The workweek is 40 hours, all of which are to be worked on-site at Aasiaat Hospital.

We offer:

  • A great porter/rescue team, where you'll serve as an active leader on a daily basis and help assign tasks,
  • A supportive environment for professional development, opportunities for management training
  • Close cooperation with the central administration of the “Greenlandic Health Service” in Nuuk. 
  • Flexibility, the opportunity to plan your own workday and help plan your colleagues' workdays. 
  • A busy workday as a key member of the administration at Aasiaat Hospital.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Passionate about providing the best service to the residents of the Disko Region
  • Has experience and is a trained porter/rescuer
  • I'm interested in professional development
  • Has strong communication skills and is interested in taking on the task
  • Can and will have that difficult conversation with your coworkers

About Us:

  • Our porter/rescue team provides services to Region Diskos’ 6,000 residents, including care coordination, patient hotel accommodations, transportation, and in-home assistance.
  • Close cooperation with the municipality, the police, and other health care providers
  • Close collaboration with all staff groups at the hospital
  • We are committed to providing an optimal work environment to ensure the best possible healthcare services for patients in the Disko Region.

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 9, 2026

Job interviews are held on an ongoing basis

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Chief Regional Medical Officer Vibeke Sørensen by phone at (+299) 56 07 06 or by email at veks@peqqik.gl

Housing

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

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 Greenland Self-Government 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 boating are popular activities. Winter brings 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.

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