FOR INSTITUTIONS
The German healthcare system faces significant challenges, exacerbated by a persistent shortage of skilled professionals and increasing demands for high-quality patient care. Meeting the need for qualified nursing staff requires specialized strategies and a deep understanding of the unique demands of the healthcare and nursing sector.
BIG Consulting – Your Partner for Efficient and Innovative Medical Staffing
BIG Consulting specializes in efficient and innovative recruitment for the medical sector. Our expertise ensures that your hiring processes are not just optimized but transformed, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: outstanding patient care.
We understand the challenges of managing external medical professionals and go above and beyond to provide seamless support. From comprehensive coordination and administration of staffing agencies to the professional placement and care of temporary staff, we take the burden off your shoulders.
Our Founder’s Expertise – Combining Practice and Academia
The founder of BIG Consulting is an experienced healthcare and nursing professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, home care, and outpatient services. In addition to this practical expertise, the founder holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from HAW Hamburg, gaining deep insights into the German healthcare system, global health promotion, prevention, and health education.
This unique combination of practical experience and academic knowledge allows the founder to fully grasp the challenges of Germany’s skilled labor shortage. Having worked in German healthcare institutions, across various departments, he possesses the skills and know-how to identify and recruit the ideal professionals tailored to your facility’s needs.
How BIG Consulting Supports You
We help you find the right candidates who perfectly match your hospital’s requirements. We ensure your facility is equipped with the right medical professionals—exactly when you need them. Based on your needs, we identify and present the most suitable candidates for your hospital.
Our 8-Step Support Process
1. Needs Assessment & Commissioning
We work closely with your hospital to understand and define your specific staffing needs, developing a customized recruitment strategy.
2. Recruitment & Presentation
Based on your requirements, we identify and present suitable training candidates, providing detailed profiles to find the perfect match.
3. Language Qualification
We support candidates in developing their language skills, using the CASUU platform to enhance their technical and job-related German (specialized terminology), ensuring they excel in their roles.
4. Document Recognition
We assist training candidates in getting their documents recognized in Germany for a smooth transition.
5. Interview Process
We facilitate seamless interviews for training candidates via Zoom, Teams, or Skype, providing all necessary IT and telecommunications tools. After successful selection, a training contract is finalized.
6. Visa Application Process
We professionally guide training candidates through the visa application process in Cameroon, ensuring a stress-free and smooth procedure.
7. Arrival & Integration
Once the candidate arrives in Germany, we provide comprehensive support to ensure seamless integration into their new environment. From acclimatization assistance to overcoming social or cultural challenges, we make the transition to German life as smooth as possible. During onboarding, we accompany candidates in their first steps at your hospital, ensuring they feel confident and well-prepared to shine in their new role.
8. Follow-Up Support
Even after employment begins, we remain available to both the hospital and candidates for any questions, offering continuous support for professional integration for up to 6 months.
Our commitments to quality
Collaborative partnership
Thorough market evaluations prior to each search provide transparent input on fillability.
Rigorous consulting methodology and absolute secrecy
Individual briefing to get a comprehensive grasp of your organisational culture
Only qualified applicants will be given to you.
Candidate search based on profile analysis
A proprietary algorithm and semi-automated multi-channel search ensure quick identification of qualified candidates, with an average placement in record time. Continuous data analysis refines the process, enabling the presentation of first candidates within 30 days.
An efficient and comprehensive search procedure to identify the most suitable individuals.
Superb service
Weekly Status Meeting for Update based on Key Performance Indicators, Candidate Presentation and Feedback,
Individual briefing and attendance at all meetings
Reliable and open partnership from the outset
German language skills
We train candidates with Virtual, AI-based training for non-native-speaking medical personals
and prepare them for the tasks at your facility. (Casuu)
Effective communication and the ability to act decisively are the cornerstones of patient safety and streamlined clinical operations.
To ensure your employees are well-prepared, they gain hands-on experience by interacting with virtual patients in a secure, self-paced environment. This training begins even before their first day of work, either during the recognition process or while still in their country of origin.
Overview of Our Services
At BIG Consulting, we specialize in recruiting and placing highly qualified medical professionals from abroad, starting with a personalized consultation to understand your unique needs. Based on your requirements, we identify and present the most suitable candidates for your organization.
In alignment with WHO guidelines, we exclusively source talent from countries with a surplus of healthcare workers, ensuring ethical recruitment practices. Our diverse applicant pool includes German-speaking professionals from around the globe, bringing cultural richness and variety to your institution.
We are committed to supporting candidates through every step of their journey, from professional recognition and labor market access to seamless local integration. We deliver timely solutions to fill your most urgent vacancies. Additionally, we facilitate professional recognition processes in Germany and offer job-specific German language training through our in-house language academy.
By providing skilled medical professionals, we not only address staffing challenges but also create new opportunities and perspectives for the German healthcare system. Partner with us to build a stronger, more diverse, and resilient workforce.
Staffing options for your Company
Medical professionals | Doctors | Educational professionals |
Nurses Geriatric Nurses Health and Pediatric Nurses Specialist Nurses Anesthesiology Assistants Surgical Technique Assistants Midwives | Residents Specialists Senior Physicians Chief Physicians | Special Education Teacher Educator |
Why Choose BIG Consulting?
With BIG Consulting, every step of the process is designed to ensure success for your hospital and your new team members. We strive to support both candidates and healthcare institutions at every stage—from professional recognition and labor market access to seamless local integration—providing tailored solutions that meet your needs.
Our expertise lies in delivering timely and efficient recruitment strategies to fill your most urgent vacancies with the right talent. We go beyond mere recruitment by facilitating recognition procedures in Germany and offering specialized German courses through our own language academy, ensuring candidates are optimally prepared for their roles.
At BIG Consulting, we don’t just understand the challenges—we provide solutions. Whether you need qualified nurses, doctors, or other medical professionals, we are here to support your recruitment needs with clarity and mindfulness.