Healthcare Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, a leading recruitment consultancy in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Healthcare Recruitment Specialist. The role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and placing doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare administrators across the region and nationally.

Ideal candidates will have healthcare sector knowledge, strong stakeholder relationships, and a proactive, empathetic approach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, healthcare sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and regulatory landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and online sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, allied health).
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess clinical skills and qualifications.
• Build relationships with hospitals, clinics and medical practices.
• Manage recruitment lifecycle from client engagement to onboarding.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment

Interviewing

ATS

Sourcing

Client relations

Education

HR or Healthcare qualification

Tools

ATS

Online sourcing tools

Job platforms

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy located in the picturesque town of Paarl, Western Cape , is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Recruitment Specialist. This role is vital for connecting skilled healthcare professionals with healthcare facilities in need across the region and nationally. You will focus on sourcing, interviewing, and placing doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare administrators. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the healthcare sector, a passion for making a difference, and the ability to build lasting relationships with both medical practitioners and healthcare organizations. This hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration at our client's Paarl location.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, specialists, therapists, and administrative staff.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess clinical skills, experience, professional qualifications, and suitability for healthcare environments.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, and medical practices.
• Build and nurture a robust pipeline of healthcare talent.
• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial client engagement to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, and ethical standards.
• Stay informed about trends, challenges, and advancements within the healthcare industry.
• Provide excellent candidate and client care throughout the recruitment process.
• Utilize recruitment databases and job platforms to manage requisitions and candidate pipelines.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a specialization in the healthcare sector.
• Demonstrated success in placing medical professionals and understanding the nuances of healthcare recruitment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare roles, and the regulatory landscape.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with healthcare professionals and organizations.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and online sourcing tools.
• A proactive, empathetic, and results-driven approach.
• A relevant qualification in healthcare or human resources is advantageous.
• Comfort working in a hybrid model, with regular engagement at our client's Paarl office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work in a fulfilling sector that impacts lives.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Professional development and training in healthcare recruitment specialization.
• Join a respected recruitment consultancy with a strong network in the healthcare industry.
• Contribute to the provision of quality healthcare services in the Western Cape and beyond.