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Would you like to help ensure that vulnerable children have a safe and nurturing daily life? Then you’re the person we need.
The Puilasoq residential care facility in Qasigiannguit is seeking a department head, effective October 1, 2026.
Puilasoq;
The residential facility stopped taking in children in 2024, and the municipal council of Qeqertalik Municipality is eager to reopen the residential facility as of January 1, 2026.
The Puilasoq Children’s Home is a municipal residential facility in Qasingiannguit designed to help bring peace of mind to the child / young people and to create a safe and home-like environment so that residents can develop positively, both physically and mentally, in their efforts to lead fulfilling, responsible, and engaged lives.
The residential facility has a capacity of 8 residents.
Some of the responsibilities include:
·Ensuring that Qeqertalik Municipality’s core values are upheld in everyday life
·Ensure a structured, caring, and development-supportive daily routine for the residents.
·Motivate and develop the department’s employees.
·Plan and coordinate day-to-day operations, including shift schedules, meetings, and tasks.
·Develop and follow up on action plans, documentation, and professional evaluations.
·Work closely with authorities, parents/guardians, and external partners.
About you;
·That you have a degree in education or a related field
·That you have knowledge of working with children who have experienced neglect and understand their needs, so that you can help them lead a daily life that is both functional and conducive to their development
·That you have a positive view of people and are committed to fostering a daily environment that promotes positive growth
·A clear and hands-on leadership style.
·The ability to bring calm, direction, and stability to a complex daily life.
·Resilience and decision-making skills.
·Flexibility and the ability to handle unpredictable situations.
An understanding of Greenlandic culture in everyday life is essential, as much of the work involves outdoor activities such as hunting and other related pursuits.
The application deadline is May 27, 2026, and job interviews will be held immediately after the application deadline.
Salary and Employment Terms:
Salary and terms of employment are governed by the collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of hire between Naalakkersuisut and the authorized bargaining organization.
Housing:
Staff housing may be provided for this position, for which a security deposit, rent, utilities, etc., are payable in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time governing rent payments for properties owned by the Government of Greenland and municipalities, etc., in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon taking up the position, employees entitled to vacant housing will be offered temporary vacant housing, for which rent, utilities, etc., are paid in accordance with the above. For further information on rent, including utilities, etc., please refer to the information at: www.ini@ini.gl
Criminal Record and Child Protection Certificate: This position is subject to the law requiring the submission of a criminal record and child protection certificate. In accordance with the law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received satisfactory criminal record and child protection certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received a child protection certificate from the National Police and a criminal record certificate from the police.
The child protection record is obtained by the municipality with the person’s consent, while the criminal record is obtained by the person from the police
For more information about the position, please contact Puilasoq Director Pia Grønvold at +299 914663 or pia@qeqertalik.gl, or Deputy Director Ane Larsen Fly at +299 914664, alf@qeqertalik.gl
Application:
We do not accept applications via email or mail.
Submit your application, resume, diplomas and course certificates, as well as any other relevant documents, by clicking “Apply for this position.”
If you have trouble uploading files, contact hr@qeqertalik.gl
Application deadline: September 17, 2026
