Instructor for Nursing Staff in Kochi

Gfw; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

DeutschPro India, the Indian branch of GfW, seeks an experienced nurse-education specialist to prepare participants for the German healthcare system. You will teach nursing content aligned with German standards and support learners through theory and practice.

Based in Kochi, you will lead sessions, coordinate with the team, and help recruit participants for an international project with long-term growth opportunities. Fluency in German and English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Nurse or healthcare worker with German hospital experience.
• Excellent German and English language skills.
• Completed vocational training or degree in medicine or medical education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist classes aligned with German nursing recognition requirements
• Teach nursing and medical content according to German standards
• Prepare participants for theoretical and practical examination components
• Explain content within the context of the German healthcare system
• Support participants with questions and learning processes
• Collaborate with project team and instructors
• Own recruiting processes and long-term cooperation with potential growth

Skills

German language

English language

Intercultural competence

Education

Vocational nursing training or medical degree

Job description

DeutschPro India is the Indian branch of GfW - Gesellschaft für Weiterbildung, an educational holding and network of international language and vocational training institutes. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and international cooperation, we are continuously expanding our reach beyond borders. Together, we are preparing the further development of our activities in India, aimed at building long-term, sustainable partnerships and impactful educational solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing participants comprehensively for their future work in German hospitals and healthcare facilities.

You will teach clinically relevant knowledge aligned with the requirements of the German medical licensing process and the Kenntnisprüfung, helping participants develop the competencies needed for safe and effective practice within the German healthcare system.

We are seeking a candidate who has previous work experience as a nurse or healthcare worker in a German hospital or clinic and is currently based in Kochi.

• Conduct specialist classes aligned with the German nursing recognition requirements
• Teach nursing and medical content according to German standards
• Prepare participants for practical and theoretical examination components
• Explain the content within the context of the German healthcare system
• Support participants with subject-related questions and learning processes
• Collaborate with the project team and other instructors
• Completed vocational training or a degree in medicine or medical education
• At least 2 years of experience in the training and education of nursing staff
• Excellent German and English language skills – mandatory
• Good knowledge of the German healthcare system
• Experience working with international nursing professionals is an advantage
• Structured, independent, and reliable way of working
• Intercultural competence and enthusiasm for knowledge transfer
• The opportunity to shape an international project from the start
• A responsible role with ownership of recruiting processes
• Long-term cooperation with potential for growth and development
• A supportive and international team

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send us a brief message outlining your background and motivation – we are eager to get to know you and discuss potential next steps.