Head of department (Chefarzt) jobs in Lower Saxony

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 22 open head of department (Chefarzt) positions in Lower Saxony, 8% of the 293 in Germany. That makes Lower Saxony number 6 of 16 states for head of department 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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How many head of department (Chefarzt) jobs are there in Lower Saxony?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 22 open head of department (Chefarzt) positions in Lower Saxony, out of 293 in all of Germany.

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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