Doctor jobs in Lower Saxony

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 1,109 open positions for doctors in Lower Saxony, 8% of the 13,643 in Germany. That makes Lower Saxony number 4 of 16 states. German adverts name the state Niedersachsen.

The specialties with the most jobs here are psychiatry (182), internal medicine (155) and surgery (103). The towns with the most are Hannover (79), Braunschweig (63) and Oldenburg (54).

By career level: 489 specialist (Facharzt), 249 senior physician (Oberarzt), 238 resident (Assistenzarzt), 65 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) and 22 head of department (Chefarzt) jobs.

The adverts are in German and name the career level: Assistenzarzt is a resident in specialty training (Weiterbildung), Facharzt a specialist, Oberarzt a senior physician and Chefarzt the head of department. To start work you need a German licence to practise: the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis.

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Questions doctors ask

How many doctor jobs are there in Lower Saxony?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 1,109 open positions for doctors in Lower Saxony, out of 13,643 in all of Germany. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

How many resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs are there in Lower Saxony?

On 3 November 2026, 238 of the adverts in Lower Saxony were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

Which towns in Lower Saxony have the most doctor jobs?

Hannover (79), Braunschweig (63) and Oldenburg (54). Smaller towns are counted on this page and in the job search.

Can I apply before I have my Approbation?

Yes, you can apply while your application for the Approbation is still open. Say on your CV where it stands; the guide on applying while your Approbation is pending shows how.

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