Recruitment Consultant - Healthcare Sector

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Commission-based bonus

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Recruitment Consultant for its Healthcare division. This fully remote role focuses on sourcing and placing healthcare professionals across medical facilities, connecting with candidates and clients virtually from anywhere.

With 3+ years in recruitment and a healthcare specialty, you will build pipelines, screen candidates, and collaborate with healthcare facilities to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience with a healthcare focus.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with remote or hybrid work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare professionals.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Conduct screening calls and interviews to assess qualifications.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for healthcare roles.
• Liaise with facility managers and HR to understand staffing needs.
• Provide a positive candidate experience through onboarding.
• Stay updated on healthcare staffing trends and regulations.
• Maintain candidate and client records in the ATS.
• Meet and exceed recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with team members to share insights.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

ATS proficiency

Remote work

Social media recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a dedicated and driven Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding Healthcare division. This role, based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape , will focus on sourcing and placing skilled healthcare professionals across a variety of medical facilities. As a fully remote position, you will leverage your expertise to connect with candidates and clients virtually, building strong relationships from anywhere. You will be instrumental in ensuring that critical healthcare positions are filled with qualified individuals, contributing significantly to the quality of patient care in the region and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate recruiter to make a real impact in a vital sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds using various online platforms and networks.
• Conduct thorough screening calls and interviews to assess candidate suitability, qualifications, and experience.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for frequently required healthcare roles.
• Liaise with healthcare facility managers and HR departments to understand their staffing needs and requirements.
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the application and onboarding process.
• Stay informed about trends, regulations, and developments within the healthcare industry and its staffing requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Meet and exceed agreed-upon recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with team members to share insights and best practices in healthcare recruitment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with a demonstrable focus on the healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to source and attract qualified healthcare professionals.
• Excellent understanding of the South African healthcare landscape, including different roles and specializations.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using online recruitment platforms, social media, and ATS systems.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment is advantageous.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with both candidates and clients virtually.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• A Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in healthcare or HR is a plus.
• Passion for contributing to the healthcare industry.

Benefits

• Fully remote position, offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and attractive performance-based commission structure.
• Opportunity to work within a growing and highly impactful sector.
• Access to comprehensive training and professional development resources.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.
• Work with a diverse range of healthcare clients and candidates.
• Potential for career growth and specialization within the healthcare recruitment niche.
• Contribution to improving healthcare services through expert talent acquisition.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs.
• Regular virtual team engagement and recognition programs.