Doctor jobs in Saxony

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 828 open positions for doctors in Saxony, 6% of the 13,643 in Germany. That makes Saxony number 6 of 16 states. German adverts name the state Sachsen.

The specialties with the most jobs here are internal medicine (143), surgery (110) and psychiatry (103). The towns with the most are Leipzig (90), Dresden (71) and Plauen (42).

By career level: 458 specialist (Facharzt), 146 senior physician (Oberarzt), 137 resident (Assistenzarzt), 26 head of department (Chefarzt) and 23 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) 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 Saxony?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 828 open positions for doctors in 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 Saxony?

On 3 November 2026, 137 of the adverts in Saxony were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

Which towns in Saxony have the most doctor jobs?

Leipzig (90), Dresden (71) and Plauen (42). 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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