Navigating job opportunities in Germany: A guide
In recent times, the German Federal Employment Agency has been actively seeking international healthcare professionals to fill various roles in the country's healthcare sector. Here's a breakdown of some key programs and resources that can help you connect with employers in Germany.
The Triple Win Program
The Triple Win program in Vietnam is looking for young people with previous care experience for a three-year training program followed by employment. This program, along with opportunities for care assistants, is also available for qualified professionals from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines, Tunisia, Indonesia, Kerala (India), and Jordan. You can find more information about these opportunities on the website of the Federal Employment Agency.
Specialized! Program
The Specialized! program is another initiative that assists doctors and medical students from Mexico and Colombia through the entire recognition process in Germany, up to obtaining an official license. This program also offers the possibility of continuing with a medical specialization. Information about this program is presented periodically through online information sessions.
Getting Qualified and Connected
Connecting with public programs typically involves several steps. First, you need to have your healthcare professional qualifications officially recognized in Germany. This might require the assistance of integration managers and consultants who can help navigate the licensing process.
Second, demonstrating adequate German language skills is crucial. A minimum level of B2 is required, and C1 is preferred.
Third, you will need to register with relevant health professional bodies.
Fourth, services like Get2Germany can provide tailored support for internationally trained nurses and doctors, offering guidance, personalized roadmaps, legal and medical consultation, and job placements specifically for those pursuing medical license recognition (Approbation) in Germany.
Lastly, you can search for vacancies via the Federal Employment Agency or job portals linked to healthcare employers. Current vacancies for registered nurses can be found on the Federal Employment Agency's website.
Further Education and Training
For those looking to advance their careers, universities like SRH University (Berlin) and Ludwigshafen University offer study programs in Healthcare Management and Health Economics, which can enhance career entry and advancement in the healthcare system in Germany.
In collaboration with Mexico's national employment office, the German Federal Employment Agency is also looking for nursing and care staff for hospitals throughout Germany. Country-specific information can be found on the Federal Employment Agency's website.
These steps and resources help international professionals get connected to healthcare employers and successfully integrate into the German healthcare workforce. For doctors, the approbation (license to practice) process is a critical step, and platforms like Get2Germany provide tailored support for this.
- The Triple Win program in Vietnam, as well as opportunities for care assistants, is available for young people with previous care experience from Vietnam and other countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines, Tunisia, Indonesia, Kerala (India), and Jordan.
- The Specialized! program assists doctors and medical students from Mexico and Colombia through the entire recognition process in Germany, up to obtaining an official license, and also offers the possibility of continuing with a medical specialization.
- To connect with public programs in Germany's healthcare sector, one must have healthcare professional qualifications officially recognized in Germany, demonstrate adequate German language skills (a minimum of B2 and preferably C1), register with relevant health professional bodies, and seek support from services like Get2Germany for guidance and job placements.
- For those seeking career advancement, universities like SRH University (Berlin) and Ludwigshafen University offer study programs in Healthcare Management and Health Economics, which can enhance career entry and advancement in the German healthcare system. Additionally, the German Federal Employment Agency is looking for nursing and care staff for hospitals throughout Germany, particularly from Mexico.
