Brugmann University Hospital
Jobs at Brugmann University Hospital: Job Openings and Careers
Brugmann University Hospital by the Numbers
Working at Brugmann University Hospital
Joining the Brugmann University Hospital means becoming part of the largest public hospital in Brussels—a dedicated teaching hospital that is a member of the Brussels IRIS network and the hospital network of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). With its strong commitment to social responsibility, the hospital works to ensure that all patients have access to the best care, without discrimination.
The Brugmann University Hospital has 853 accredited beds and employs approximately 3,000 staff members and 600 physicians, spread across three complementary sites: Horta (Laeken), Paul Brien (Schaerbeek), and Reine Astrid (Neder-Over-Heembeek). One of the few hospitals in Europe with a pavilion-style layout, it combines state-of-the-art technical facilities, a university-based mission (research and teaching), and a strong commitment to sustainability and responsibility, guided by the “Care. Together” vision.
From doctors to nurses, from paramedical staff to administrative, technical, or support staff, Brugmann University Hospital offers a wide variety of career opportunities. See below for all current job openings at Brugmann University Hospital, updated daily.
The network has approximately 1,472 beds and draws on the services of nearly 400 specialist physicians, spread across six hospital sites (Arlon, Virton, Marche-en-Famenne, Libramont, Bastogne, and La Clairière Psychiatric Hospital in Bertrix), a polyclinic, and several nursing homes. As a network of community-based facilities on a human scale, its values are centered around the acronym SPHERE: Solidarity, Progress, Humanity, Equity, Recognition, and Commitment. The institution is spearheading the Vivalia 2030 project to modernize healthcare services.
Vivalia recruits nurses, doctors, paramedical staff, and administrative and technical personnel throughout the year. See below for all of Vivalia’s current job openings, which are updated daily.
Current Job Openings at Brugmann University Hospital
To apply for job openings at the hospital—whether as a doctor, nurse, or paramedic—download the MyMedjob app on your phone and follow the steps. You can reuse the information you provide to apply for other hospital jobs without having to re-enter everything. It’s simple, intuitive, and, above all, fast.
Job Openings for Physicians at Brugmann University Hospital
Emergency Physician
● Permanent Position · Full-time · La Tourelle Location (Verviers) · 3 days ago
Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
● Permanent Position · Full-time · La Tourelle location (Verviers) · 2 weeks ago
Benefits and Working Conditions
The Brugmann University Hospital applies the pay scales of the public hospital sector and offers benefits specific to the Brussels IRIS network:
IFIC scales + valued seniority
Public-sector pay based on a pay scale, recognition of seniority, and bonuses (for night shifts, weekends, and on-call duty).
Continuing Education & Academic Programs
Continuing education and internal mobility, such as within the IRIS network (5 hospitals, 11 locations).
Improved Mobility
Locations in Brussels with good access to STIB and SNCB services; contribution toward transportation costs
Work-Life Balance
Hospitalization at discounted rates and coverage of the copayment for employees and their families.
Group Insurance & Hospitalization Insurance
State-of-the-art academic environment: research, teaching, and the LHUB-ULB laboratory.
Company cafeteria
Sustainable and Responsible Hospital Initiative (2024–2028 Sustainability Plan).
How to Apply to Brugmann University Hospital
Applying to Brugmann University Hospital through MyMedjob takes less than five minutes. Here are the four steps in the recruitment process:
1. Create your MyMedjob profile
Resume, diplomas, and INAMI visa/certification, if applicable. Submit once; valid everywhere.
2. Apply for the position you've chosen
Apply in 2 minutes. Immediate acknowledgment of receipt from the CHR HR department.
3. Interview & Selection
HR interview + department head interview, within 2 to 3 weeks.
4. Proposal & Reception
A salary based on a pay scale, followed by an onboarding program with a mentor.
Unsolicited Application to Brugmann University Hospital
Is your field not listed among our current job openings? Submit an unsolicited application: the recruitment department will contact you as soon as a position matches your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment at Brugmann University Hospital
Job openings are posted on the recruitment portal job.chu-brugmann.be, where you can apply online. Since CHU Brugmann is a bilingual hospital, job postings are published in French and Dutch.
The package includes meal vouchers, an annual retention bonus and a year-end bonus, a transportation allowance (100% for STIB, 80% for SNCB), and bicycle allowances, as well as a pension plan. In addition, you’ll enjoy discounted rates and the City’s coverage of the copayment for medical care—for you and your family—at hospitals within the Brussels University Hospital Center (Brugmann, Saint-Pierre, Jules Bordet Institute, and HUDERF).
Yes. A monthly bilingualism allowance of approximately €150 gross is granted upon presentation of the Selor language certificate (“Let’s Work Together”), which certifies proficiency in French and Dutch.
Yes. As a university hospital affiliated with the ULB, the Brugmann University Hospital is recruiting medical specialists in numerous disciplines (orthopedics, cardiology, nephrology, surgery, obstetrics, etc.) and accepts medical residents (postgraduates) who are in training to become specialists.
Yes. The Brugmann University Hospital emphasizes mobility among its three campuses (Horta, Paul Brien, and Reine Astrid) and, more broadly, within the Brussels IRIS network, which comprises five public hospitals spread across 11 sites.
Fluency in French is required for most positions, and knowledge of Dutch is an asset in Brussels. For certain positions, a Selor language certificate may be required—it also entitles the holder to a bilingual allowance. For degrees earned outside Belgium, an equivalency evaluation is required, and for healthcare professionals, an INAMI license or certification is required.
Yes. As a public teaching hospital, the Brugmann University Hospital (CHU Brugmann) welcomes interns (in nursing, paramedical, and administrative fields) in an environment with “significant societal impact,” as well as doctors in training, in collaboration with the ULB and Brussels’ universities.
Location and Accessibility
- ● Main office — Horta: Place Van Gehuchten 4, 1020 Brussels (Laeken)
- ● Other sites: Paul Brien (Schaerbeek) and Reine Astrid (Neder-Over-Heembeek)
- ● STIB metro, tram, and bus · train (Brussels-North nearby) · on-site parking
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