BALKANINVEST · DOCTOR RECRUITMENT
Medical expertise
for your institution.
We connect hospitals, medical care centres and larger practices in German-speaking countries with doctors from Bulgaria and across Europe.
Connecting physicians with hospitals and practices
Are you a doctor looking to develop your career? Or do you run a hospital seeking physicians in different specialties, or a practice that needs additional medical staff to care for its patients?
We bring these two groups together. As healthcare continues to develop, we aim to contribute through specialist doctor recruitment and build on our experience in this field.
As a recruitment agency based in Bulgaria, we focus particularly on placing Bulgarian doctors in Germany. Our work as recruitment consultants has given us an understanding of the local conditions in both countries.
Recruitment support for doctors and employers
We support the recruitment process from the initial discussion with the employer and an assessment of the search through to candidate sourcing, screening, interviews and preparation for employment. Depending on the assignment, this can also include help organising language courses and coordinating administrative steps. Doctor recruitment is a complex process that benefits from a coordinated approach.
Both doctors seeking a new role and healthcare employers can benefit from this comprehensive support. With our office in Bulgaria, we are particularly well placed to identify doctors interested in a career move from Bulgaria and other Eastern European countries, bringing our cross-cultural experience to the search.
Our search extends beyond Germany
We work with specialist physicians and resident doctors from Bulgaria and Eastern Europe, as well as doctors from elsewhere in the EU and beyond who are considering a new position. You can read more about the recruitment challenges facing healthcare employers in our German-language article on doctor recruitment.
Alongside relevant professional experience, strong German language skills are important for the positions we recruit for. Our focus is on hospitals, medical care centres and employed roles in larger practices in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This service does not cover practice succession or the purchase of a practice.
If further language preparation is needed, we discuss suitable options with the candidate and employer. Depending on the placement, a partner hospital may offer a language course, or we may help organise a course before departure. The available support and any costs are clarified individually.
Contact us to learn more about our doctor recruitment services and discuss your requirements.
Are you an employer who would like to learn more about our doctor recruitment services?
Studying medicine in Bulgaria
Through our long-standing cooperation with medical universities in Bulgaria in the context of recruiting doctors and healthcare professionals, we have developed extensive knowledge of medical education in Bulgaria and Germany.
Growing demand for advice about studying medicine in Bulgaria led us to establish a separate service brand. On medigate.eu, you can find detailed German-language information about our partner universities and the structure of medical and dental degree programmes. The site also answers frequently asked questions about studying medicine in Bulgaria (in German).
The connection between medical recruitment, particularly for resident doctors and specialists, and educational guidance helps us support doctors as their careers develop.
Dirk Steffes-tun
Managing Director
Our German Managing Director has lived in Bulgaria since 2007 and is well connected locally. He takes a hands-on role in recruitment, particularly for leadership positions, and is happy to explain our approach in an initial discussion. Read his profile (in German).
Doctor recruitment in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Our doctor recruitment service connects physicians with hospitals, medical care centres and larger practices across the German-speaking region. Whether you are a resident doctor, a specialist or an experienced senior physician, we discuss opportunities in relation to your qualifications, career goals and personal priorities.
Our network extends across borders. We help coordinate the practical steps between candidates and employers and discuss the support needed before employment begins. For healthcare institutions, the aim is a focused search and candidates whose experience matches the vacancy. The scope of administrative and relocation support is agreed for each assignment.
If you are considering a career move or working abroad, contact us to discuss your plans. We look forward to supporting the next step in your medical career.
Frequently asked questions about doctor recruitment
Which healthcare employers does Balkaninvest recruit doctors for?
We support hospitals, medical care centres and larger practices in filling employed medical positions in German-speaking countries. This service focuses on employment. It does not include arranging practice succession or the purchase of a medical practice.
Which medical positions can we fill with Balkaninvest?
Our main focus is on recruiting resident doctors and specialist physicians. We can also discuss other medical vacancies with you. The key factors are the specialty, required experience, responsibilities and the needs of your institution.
Which countries do candidates come from?
We have a particular focus on Bulgaria, where our office is based. We also look for suitable doctors in other European countries. We discuss the most appropriate search area based on the vacancy and the profile you need.
How does the doctor recruitment process work?
We first clarify your staffing needs and the requirements for the role. Candidate sourcing, initial screening and the coordination of interviews follow. We support the subsequent steps towards the planned start date within the agreed scope and keep you informed about progress.
How important are candidates’ German language skills?
Good German language skills are a key criterion for our recruitment into German-speaking countries. We discuss the candidate’s current language level and the requirements of the specific role at an early stage. If further language preparation is needed, we explore suitable support or language courses together.
Does Balkaninvest help with preparations before employment starts?
We help coordinate communication between the candidate and the employer and support planning for the necessary documents and next steps. The scope of this support is agreed in advance for each assignment. We cannot guarantee decisions by public authorities or a specific employment start date.
How long does it take to fill a medical vacancy?
There is no reliable standard timeframe. The specialty, experience, language skills, availability and outstanding steps all affect the schedule. After an initial discussion, we can assess the search more accurately and agree a realistic process with you.
What information should we provide when enquiring about doctor recruitment?
Please share the specialty, position, location, responsibilities, required experience, language requirements and preferred start date. Details of the working arrangements and intended salary range also help us plan the search. You can contact us through the website or by phone.
