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Avannaata Municipality is seeking an experienced coordinator for its senior services division, to begin on October 15, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.
The position is based at the Family Services Administration in Ilulissat.
The position reports directly to the head of the Benefits Division within the Family Services Administration. The employee will serve as a coordinator for social services for the elderly in the four towns of Avannaata Municipality and will be responsible for coordinating and further developing the municipality’s efforts in connection with the upcoming Act on Support for the Elderly, which is expected to take effect in 2027.
As a coordinator, you should expect to travel to other residential facilities in Avannaata Municipality. Conducting small-scale training sessions as needed will also be part of your job responsibilities.
On a day-to-day basis, you will collaborate with the permanent staff of the Family Administration and participate in the ongoing development of the area, including providing advice to the policy committees.
The duties and responsibilities include, among other things:
·Coordination of the operation of nursing homes
·In collaboration with administrative staff, develop and implement personnel and operational structures and procedures at the nursing homes
·Ensuring that the rules governing the implementation of legislation related to older adults are properly followed
·Planning and implementing initiatives and projects in collaboration with various disciplines
·Providing advice to management on initiatives related to the elderly
·Dialogue with management regarding the development of the area
·Cross-functional collaboration on initiatives, budgeting, and budget monitoring
We expect you to:
·Has experience working with the elderly
·Has experience in the public sector
·Has management experience, but this is not a requirement
·Has an understanding of organizational development
Personal qualities:
·You have a good understanding of people and empathy
·You are friendly, open, and a good communicator
·You’re interested in working in development
·You are positive and outgoing
·You can collaborate across departments
·You have a service-oriented mindset
·You work independently, with a strong sense of purpose, and are flexible
Salary and Employment Terms:
Hiring is conducted in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement between Naalakkersuisut and the authorized bargaining organization.
A condition of employment is that the criminal record contains satisfactory information. Once the applicant has signed a consent form, the employer will obtain the record from the National Police.
Housing may be provided for this position. Travel expenses for the initial move and the relocation of household goods will be covered in accordance with the rules in effect at the time.
Practical Information and Application:
For more information about the position, please contact the head of the Family Department, Anja J. Wille, by phone at 38 75 76 or by email at anjj@avannaata.gl
Applications, including supporting documentation of education, a resume, and references from previous employers, must be submitted via the online application form on the website no later than:
Application deadline: October 9, 2026
