KMTC Physiotherapy Graduates Become Top Choice for Jobs in Germany as 84 Secure Employment, Says CEO

Physiotherapy graduates from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are increasingly becoming the most sought-after healthcare professionals in Germany, it has emerged.

According to KMTC Chief Executive Officer Kelly Oluoch, physiotherapy graduates have secured the largest share of recent healthcare employment opportunities in Germany through recruitment partnerships facilitated by the African Business Community (ABC).

The KMTC boss on Tuesday, April 7, revealed that at least 84 physiotherapy graduates have already secured positions in Germany during the ongoing recruitment cycle.

While addressing KMTC learners alongside a German delegation, Kelly noted that the absorption rate placed it ahead of local universities in terms of successful international placements.

He noted that this performance surpassed institutions such as Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Mount Kenya University, and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, whose graduates have also been competing for similar opportunities abroad.

Oluoch stated that the institution is currently preparing an additional group of 159 physiotherapy graduates for placement in Germany in the coming months.

“We are talking about graduates who have been placed in jobs this year alone. We are currently preparing an additional 159 to be placed as soon as they are ready,” said Kelly Oluoch.

In March, the college hosted a delegation from ABC led by its directors to explore deeper collaboration on preparing students for overseas healthcare careers.

The partnership focuses on equipping trainees with competencies aligned with international standards across key health professions.

As part of the programme, graduates receive support that includes German language training and job placement assistance to ease their transition into the foreign healthcare system.

Oluoch noted that while KMTC graduates have previously secured jobs in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States, KMTC is now targeting the German job market.

Germany has emerged as a prime opportunity due to its ageing population and the rising burden of chronic diseases requiring rehabilitation services.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has consistently highlighted the global shortage of rehabilitation professionals, particularly in countries with older populations.