Navigating the process of securing employment in Germany
The Federal Employment Agency in Germany is actively recruiting foreign specialists, including medical professionals and care specialists, from various countries to meet the growing demand for healthcare services.
Medical Professionals from Mexico
Current vacancies for medical professionals and nurses from Mexico can be found on the Federal Employment Agency's website. To practice in Germany, Mexican doctors and nurses must obtain a medical license (Approbation or Berufserlaubnis) from the responsible state authority and have their specialist qualifications recognised by the relevant state medical association.
Care Specialists for Elderly and Sick People
The German government is expanding its search for care specialists to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines, Tunisia, Indonesia, Kerala (India), Jordan, and Vietnam, as part of the Triple Win program. These programs require recognition of vocational qualifications through German authorities, language proficiency in German, and application through designated healthcare institutions, recruitment agencies, or through the country’s embassy websites managing healthcare recruitment.
For young people with care experience, such as those from Vietnam, some programs offer integration with language and professional training before full employment.
Colombian and Mexican Doctors
The Specialized! program is available to Colombian and Mexican doctors seeking to work in Germany. This program assists in having their qualifications recognised in Germany and obtaining a medical license. Further training in an internship is also possible through the Specialized! program.
Opportunities on the Federal Employment Agency Website
The Federal Employment Agency's website provides information about the Specialized! program for Colombian and Mexican doctors, as well as vacancies for care specialists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines, Tunisia, Indonesia, Kerala (India), Jordan, Vietnam, and other countries.
In addition, the State Medical Chambers and the Federal Employment Agency host online portals with healthcare job vacancies, including for nurses and care specialists. University and Medical Campus websites, like UMCH, also provide information on medical education and preparatory courses for international students.
Further Resources
For detailed guidance on specialist doctor recognition, language requirements, application forms, and contact points, use official resources such as the German Medical Association, Federal Ministry of Health, and trusted integration portals like Get2Germany. YouTube channels and online newsletters by experts specializing in foreign medical graduates in Germany also share updated vacancies and tips regularly.
In summary, for foreign professionals seeking opportunities in healthcare and nursing in Germany, start with professional qualification recognition and language proficiency, then seek vacancies via official state or federal employment websites, specific recruitment agencies, and medical university programs adapted for foreign professionals. Programs vary by profession and country of origin, so using the appropriate official channels is essential.
- To find current vacancies for medical professionals and nurses from Mexico, visit the Federal Employment Agency's website in Germany.
- The German government's Triple Win program is extending its search for care specialists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines, Tunisia, Indonesia, Kerala (India), Jordan, Vietnam, among others, through designated healthcare institutions, recruitment agencies, or country’s embassy websites.
- The Specialized! program supports Colombian and Mexican doctors in having their qualifications recognized in Germany and obtaining a medical license, followed by additional training through internships.
- In addition to the Federal Employment Agency's website, resources for healthcare job vacancies can be found on online portals hosted by State Medical Chambers, the Federal Employment Agency, university and medical campus websites, and specialized integration portals like Get2Germany.
