The African German Health Association e.V. (AGHA) has developed a unique program in which healthcare professionals first learn German in Kenya and become familiar with the specifics of nursing and German culture. AGHA offers German healthcare facilities a comprehensive “all-inclusive package” – including recruitment, an educational program, entry arrangements, and support for integration in Germany. Initially, the healthcare professionals can work as nursing assistants while attending a course to gain recognition as fully qualified nurses. These courses are funded by the Federal Employment Agency. Our association is non-profit and operates in line with the UN Global Compact and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals:
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Starting situation
There is already a significant shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare sector in Germany. The number of vacant positions far exceeds the number of available professionals. This shortage is expected to worsen in the coming years due to demographic changes.
In contrast, Kenya has a large potential of qualified healthcare professionals, but the local labor market is unable to fully absorb them. This results in a high level of unemployment among skilled workers in Kenya.
Objective
The targeted use of qualified international healthcare professionals can help reduce the supply gap in the German healthcare sector while simultaneously improving the employment situation in Kenya. The deployment of healthcare workers and the exchange of knowledge contribute significantly to economic and social development.
Surpluses from the earnings are invested in social projects in Africa to ensure sustainable support. In this way, everyone sustainably benefits from this program.
AGHA is the reliable partner for healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions
- Presence in Kenya and Germany
- Many years of experience in Africa and the healthcare sector
- Reduction of the shortage of skilled workers in Germany
- Knowledge transfer and sustainable project concept
- Qualified language courses and preparation program in Kenya
- In-house recruitment and career portal – healthcare professionals according to individual requirement profiles
- Management of bureaucracy, including visa and entry formalities
- Organization of further qualification and language courses in Germany
- Premium support for healthcare professionals before and after their arrival (registration at the local authorities, opening a bank account, health insurance, etc.)
- Exclusive groups for healthcare facilities or facility networks upon request
- Diversity training for local staff
- Surpluses are used to implement social projects
More information for healthcare professionals from Kenya
You live in Kenya and would like to work as a healthcare professional in Germany? We are happy to support you throughout this process – from the decision to the necessary German language courses, all the way to your integration in Germany.
More information for healthcare facilities in Germany
You would like to employ healthcare professionals from Kenya in your facility in Germany? We support you as a central point of contact in finding suitable candidates in Kenya and take care of the entire organization, including educational programs, entry processes, and support in Germany. For more information, please refer to our information brochure: