Working as a pediatrician in Poland for foreign candidates – what you need to know

The health of a nation largely depends on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses. This is the responsibility of a pediatrician, who cares for patients up to 18 years old. Polish medical institutions have long experienced a shortage of such specialists, and the problem has been growing over the years. As a result, authorities are willing to employ migrants from former Soviet countries, particularly Ukraine and Belarus, as pediatricians in Poland.

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What does a pediatrician do?

The responsibilities of a pediatrician in Poland are similar to those in Ukraine or Belarus. Such a specialist:

• Monitors the child’s health;

• Assesses physical and mental development according to age, including school readiness;

• Organizes timely check-ups and preventive care;

• Ensures adherence to the vaccination schedule;

• Conducts general examinations, establishes initial diagnoses, and refers the child to a specialist when complaints arise;

• Prepares medical certificates and other documentation.

  
  

Additionally, with further training and acquisition of necessary knowledge, a pediatrician can also work as a family doctor.

Pediatrician positions in Poland are available in outpatient clinics, children’s hospitals, private clinics, pediatric sports medicine centers, children’s holiday camps, and sanatoriums—in short, in any facility where minors are treated, rehabilitated, or cared for.

Advantages of working as a pediatrician in Poland

Let’s start with salary. The minimum wage under current legislation is 9,700 PLN gross per month. This is the amount a pediatrician receives immediately after employment, before taxes. Over time, the salary can increase.

In addition to the base salary, extra payments are provided for good performance, on-call shifts, overtime beyond regular hours, and additional responsibilities.

Clinics supply their staff with uniforms, necessary instruments, consumables, and properly equipped workspaces that meet high modern standards. All of this allows pediatricians to work without distractions or inconveniences.

To qualify for a pediatrician position in Poland, a candidate must:

• Hold a relevant medical diploma. Since diploma recognition (nostrification) can be expensive, Polish authorities allow migrants to postpone this process until they achieve financial stability;

• Obtain a permit to practice medicine;

• Learn medical Polish;

• Have at least three years of professional experience in the specialty within the last five years.

  
  

If, in addition to the above, you bring responsibility, diligence, the ability to work well with children, and a desire for professional growth, you are an ideal candidate for this position.