Job summary

The Nurses B2 Germany (Nursing and Elderly Care) From Kenya To Germany program is a comprehensive international recruitment initiative designed to address the demand for qualified healthcare professionals in Germany. It facilitates the identification, training, and placement of Kenyan nurses into German hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient services

Job descriptions & requirements

Typical Roles and Responsibilities

• Patient care (basic hygiene, treatment-based care, and specialized procedures)
• Administering and assisting with treatments and medications
• Supporting physicians during interventions
• Documentation and use of digital systems
• Family counseling and patient communication
• Emergency response (e.g. CPR)
• Planning and organizing care routines
• Use of medical tools and monitoring equipment
• Adherence to hygiene, vaccination, and infection prevention protocols

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 years), OR General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Diploma (3 years) from a state-recognized institution, certified by the Ministry of Education
• Licensure: Registered nurse status (if required in home country)
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent clinical (hands-on) experience. Instructor or non-clinical roles are not accepted
• Age: Must be under 40 years of age at time of application
• Language: Either holds a recognized B1/B2 German language certificate (Goethe, Telc, ÖSD), OR Has a written assessment by a qualified DaF (German as a Foreign Language) teacher, OR Demonstrates clear willingness to learn German and complete B2 training
• Vaccination (per §23a German Infection Protection Act): Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella), Hepatitis A and B, COVID-19 (as per employer requirements)

Language Training Framework

• A1 & A2: Can be online or offline
• B1 & B2: Must be conducted in person
• B2 should be completed in 12 months (maximum 18 months total)

Soft Skills & Personal Qualities

• Empathy, patience, and helpfulness
• High sense of responsibility and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure and in shifts
• Team spirit and sociability
• Commitment to continued training and integration

• Patient care (basic hygiene, treatment-based care, and specialized procedures)
• Administering and assisting with treatments and medications
• Supporting physicians during interventions
• Documentation and use of digital systems
• Family counseling and patient communication
• Emergency response (e.g. CPR)
• Planning and organizing care routines
• Use of medical tools and monitoring equipment
• Adherence to hygiene, vaccination, and infection prevention protocols

• Empathy, patience, and helpfulness
• High sense of responsibility and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure and in shifts
• Team spirit and sociability
• Commitment to continued training and integration

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 years), OR General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Diploma (3 years) from a state-recognized institution, certified by the Ministry of Education
• Licensure: Registered nurse status (if required in home country)
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent clinical (hands-on) experience. Instructor or non-clinical roles are not accepted
• Age: Must be under 40 years of age at time of application
• Language: Either holds a recognized B1/B2 German language certificate (Goethe, Telc, ÖSD), OR Has a written assessment by a qualified DaF (German as a Foreign Language) teacher, OR Demonstrates clear willingness to learn German and complete B2 training
• Vaccination (per §23a German Infection Protection Act): Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella), Hepatitis A and B, COVID-19 (as per employer requirements)