Remote Healthcare Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive commission structure

Professional development support

Access to advanced recruitment tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Healthcare Recruitment Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will source, screen, and place doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and admin staff for healthcare facilities across South Africa. This role emphasizes autonomy, trust, and performance in a remote-first culture.

You will use advanced tools to manage recruitment, maintain relationships with facilities, and exceed placement targets while supporting candidates throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment with a healthcare specialization.
• Success in sourcing and placing healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, therapists, technicians).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills for remote interaction.
• Proficient with ATS/CRM systems and online recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various healthcare roles, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to healthcare sector; build relationships with facilities and hiring managers.
• Manage recruitment lifecycle from job profiling to offers and onboarding support.
• Use online job boards, networks, and social media to identify and engage healthcare professionals.
• Provide a positive candidate experience and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Remote communication

ATS/CRM proficiency

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Online recruitment platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished Recruitment Consultancy, is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Healthcare Recruitment Specialist to join their fully remote team. This position, though associated with our operations in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, allows you to work entirely from home, providing unparalleled flexibility. You will be instrumental in sourcing, attracting, and placing skilled healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff, for a diverse range of healthcare facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recruitment professional passionate about healthcare to make a meaningful impact on patient care and the operational success of healthcare providers. Our client champions a remote-first culture, fostering an environment where autonomy, trust, and performance are paramount. You will leverage advanced digital tools and communication platforms to build relationships and manage the recruitment process effectively. We are looking for a proactive, empathetic, and highly organized individual with a keen understanding of the healthcare landscape and its unique staffing challenges. Your dedication to connecting healthcare talent with vital roles will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of healthcare roles, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.


• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to the healthcare sector.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare facilities and hiring managers.


• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job profiling to offer negotiation and onboarding support.


• Utilize online job boards, professional networks, and social media to identify and engage healthcare professionals.


• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, qualifications, and cultural fit.


• Provide a positive and supportive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.


• Stay updated on healthcare industry trends, staffing needs, and best practices in recruitment.


• Achieve and exceed individual and team recruitment targets.


• Collaborate effectively with the wider recruitment team in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment, with a specialization in the healthcare sector.


• Demonstrable success in sourcing and placing healthcare professionals (e.g., nurses, doctors, therapists, technicians).


• Strong understanding of the healthcare industry, its challenges, and staffing requirements.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, adapted for remote interaction.


• Proficiency in using ATS, CRM systems, and online recruitment platforms.


• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.


• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.


• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.


• Empathy and a genuine passion for contributing to the healthcare sector.


• Must be comfortable and effective working in a fully remote capacity.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.


• Competitive salary with a generous commission structure.


• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.


• Professional development and continuous learning support.


• Access to advanced recruitment technology and resources.


• Work with a respected Recruitment Consultancy serving leading healthcare providers.


• Collaborative virtual team environment.


• Performance-based incentives and rewards.


• Regular opportunities to connect with the wider team virtually.


• A chance to shape the future of healthcare staffing.