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Would you like to lead the Housing and Transition division while also playing an active role in day-to-day operations?

We are looking for a dedicated and organized leader who can provide a clear overview, set a clear direction, and contribute to day-to-day operations. You thrive in both leadership and day-to-day operations and are motivated by creating a positive environment for employees, business partners, and the organization as a whole.

As the head of Housing and Transition, you will be responsible for the department’s staff, operations, finances, and development. At the same time, you’ll be an integral part of day-to-day operations and will actively contribute to ensuring that the department runs efficiently and provides high-quality service to employees and departments throughout the Greenlandic Health Service.

We offer:

  • A newly created leadership position with the opportunity to set the direction for the division.
  • Responsibility for personnel, operations, finance, and development.
  • Leading a small, dedicated team where collaboration and working together to solve problems are a natural part of everyday life.
  • Opportunity to develop and optimize workflows and procedures.
  • A varied workday with many different tasks and collaborative relationships.
  • An exciting interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work environment.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has relevant administrative, financial, or managerial education and/or experience.
  • Has experience in management, coordination, or another relevant operational role.
  • Enjoys combining personnel management with active participation in day-to-day operations.
  • Is organized, self-reliant, and good at getting the big picture and prioritizing tasks.
  • Is clear, service-oriented, and good at building relationships and collaborating.
  • Has a good understanding of finance and can take responsibility for the department's budget and resources.
  • Can provide structure and direction while allowing you to focus on practical problem-solving.
  • Can function effectively in a multidisciplinary and cross-cultural work environment.
  • Is committed to the decisions made and has an eye for development and improvement.

About Us:

Housing and Switchboard is a support function within the Greenlandic Health Service that handles the administration and allocation of housing for employees in Nuuk, as well as telephone switchboard services and mail handling at Queen Ingrid’s Hospital. This department plays a vital role in providing day-to-day support for the organization’s employees and operations and maintains extensive contact with both internal and external partners. We are a small team of four employees, which is why collaboration, flexibility, and working together to solve problems are a natural part of our daily routine. As a manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day management and the development of the department, and you will play an active role in daily operations.

Application

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

Start Date: December 1, 2026, or as agreed

Application deadline: October 13, 2026 

Job interviews are held on an ongoing basis

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Stine Nørkjær by phone at (+299) 24 14 49 or by email at STNO@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 hiring and upon termination of employment and to relocation of household goods, in accordance with the agreement/collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of employment between the Government of Greenland 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 offer has been made.

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 leisure life. 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’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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