Senior Recruitment Consultant - Healthcare

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead healthcare staffing placements in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals, while building strong relationships with hospitals and clinics.

The role requires strategic candidate sourcing, interview assessments, and guidance on workforce planning. You will work in an office-based environment, collaborating with a team to ensure ethical, compliant

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recruitment experience in healthcare.
• Proven success recruiting doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with recruitment software and ATS.
• Office-based role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• Committed to ethical recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding for healthcare professionals.
• Develop targeted strategies to attract high-caliber candidates in medical fields.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assess clinical skills and experience.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Provide market insights and workforce planning guidance to clients.
• Source candidates through professional networks, medical associations and job boards.
• Mentor junior recruiters within the healthcare team.
• Represent the company at healthcare events and job fairs.
• Maintain high service levels for clients and candidates.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment

ATS proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Interviewing skills

Organizational skills

Office presence

Education

HR/Healthcare degree

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy specializing in healthcare staffing solutions, is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is vital for sourcing and placing qualified healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and specialists, into healthcare facilities across the region. You will be instrumental in building strong relationships with both healthcare providers and medical professionals, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process. This is an office-based position, fostering direct collaboration and client engagement within Queenstown .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare professionals, from sourcing to placement and onboarding.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract high-calibre candidates in specialized medical fields.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' clinical skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, and professional standards.
• Provide expert market insights and consultation to clients on healthcare staffing trends and workforce planning.
• Source candidates through a variety of channels, including professional networks, medical associations, and specialized job boards.
• Mentor and support junior recruitment consultants within the healthcare team.
• Represent the company professionally at healthcare industry events and job fairs.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service delivery for both clients and candidates.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of recruitment experience, with a dedicated focus on the Healthcare sector.
• Proven success in recruiting a wide range of healthcare professionals, including medical practitioners and nursing staff.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its challenges, and talent requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with medical professionals and hospital administrators.
• Proficiency with recruitment software and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority searches simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, office-based environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a commitment to ethical practice.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Healthcare Management, or a related field is advantageous.
• Passion for making a difference in the healthcare sector through effective talent acquisition.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, an attractive performance-based bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• You will have the opportunity to work within a critical and rewarding sector, making a tangible impact on healthcare delivery.
• We provide ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• This office-based role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape offers a stable and supportive work environment where you can build a successful career.