After years of planning, construction and equipment installation, the St. Anastasia Children’s Hospital in Burgas has entered what local authorities describe as its most decisive phase — the formation of the medical and administrative team that will define its future.
On December 22, 2025, the Municipality of Burgas officially announced a competition for the position of hospital manager of the multi-profile medical facility for active treatment of children’s diseases. The process marks a key step toward making the hospital fully operational.
The competition will remain open until February 10, 2026. During this period, candidates who meet the formal requirements and share a commitment to improving children’s healthcare can submit their applications along with a detailed development concept for the hospital.
Applicants are expected to present a comprehensive three-year strategy outlining how they would manage, develop and position the hospital as a modern pediatric medical institution serving Burgas and the wider region.
According to the municipality, the selection process will unfold in three stages. The first stage involves a formal review of submitted documents to ensure compliance with the announced requirements. Only candidates who pass this phase will advance further.
In the second stage, shortlisted candidates will be required to present their program for the hospital’s development. This presentation will focus on medical organization, staff management, patient care standards and long-term sustainability.
The final stage will consist of an interview, during which candidates must defend their proposed strategy and demonstrate a strong understanding of Bulgarian health legislation and hospital management practices.
Detailed information about the competition, including requirements and timelines, has been published through the official information channels of the Municipality of Burgas, as well as on the hospital’s social media platforms.
While the search for leadership continues, interest in working at the St. Anastasia Children’s Hospital has already exceeded expectations. Municipal officials report that more than 500 applications have been submitted across medical and non-medical positions.
The applications have come from specialists in Bulgaria and from abroad, reflecting the hospital’s ambition to become a regional center of excellence in pediatric care. Doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists and administrative staff have all expressed interest.
Candidates wishing to join the hospital team are invited to submit up-to-date CVs accompanied by a motivation letter to the official municipal email address demografia@burgas.bg. The recruitment process remains ongoing.
The St. Anastasia Children’s Hospital is designed to significantly change the existing healthcare model for children in the region. Its concept emphasizes not only advanced medical treatment, but also emotional care for young patients and meaningful support for parents.
Once operational, the hospital will provide 24-hour emergency pediatric care and will bring together physicians from 25 different medical specialties under one roof. This integrated approach aims to reduce transfers and improve treatment outcomes.
The facility will have a total capacity of 142 beds, including 12 intensive care beds. The hospital has been equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology intended to meet modern European standards for pediatric treatment.
Mayor Dimitar Nikolov has repeatedly described the children’s hospital as a personal cause and one of the most important projects undertaken by the municipality in recent years.
“Our big goal is for the beautiful and modern building, equipped with the latest generation of equipment, to become a new type of hospital,” Nikolov said, emphasizing care for both children and their families.
He added that the success of the project ultimately depends on the people working inside the building, making the selection of leadership and staff a critical priority for the municipality.
As Burgas moves closer to opening the St. Anastasia Children’s Hospital, local authorities see the project as a long-term investment in public health and a milestone for pediatric care in southeastern Bulgaria.
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