Senior Healthcare Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Work with leading consultancy in Benon

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Healthcare Recruitment Consultant in Benoni, Gauteng. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote work to source and place nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals across hospitals, clinics and private practices.

You will build relationships with healthcare providers, advise on market trends and salary benchmarks, and mentor junior consultants while driving new business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of recruitment experience, with healthcare focus.
• Proven track record placing nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
• Excellent interviewing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in hybrid model and maintain ethics.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment cycle for healthcare professionals.
• Source candidates via networking, databases and boards.
• Screen and interview clinical skills and qualifications.
• Build long-term relationships with healthcare clients.
• Advise on market trends and salary benchmarks.
• Negotiate offers and oversee onboarding.
• Mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment

Networking

Interviewing

Client relationships

Education

Healthcare/HR qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected recruitment consultancy based in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Recruitment Consultant. This role operates on a hybrid basis, allowing for remote work while maintaining essential in-office collaboration and client engagement. You will specialize in sourcing and placing healthcare professionals, including nurses, allied health professionals, and medical practitioners, within hospitals, clinics, and private practices. This position demands a nuanced understanding of the healthcare industry, its regulatory environment, and the critical need for qualified medical talent. You will act as a trusted partner to healthcare providers, helping them build robust teams and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. Strong networking skills and a commitment to ethical recruitment practices are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for healthcare professionals across various specializations.
• Source candidates through extensive networking, databases, professional organizations, and specialized job boards.
• Conduct thorough screening and interviews to assess clinical skills, qualifications, and suitability for healthcare roles.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with healthcare clients, understanding their specific staffing needs and organizational culture.
• Provide expert advice on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability within the healthcare sector.
• Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Stay updated on healthcare industry developments, licensing requirements, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Contribute to business development efforts to expand the healthcare client portfolio.
• Mentor and guide junior recruitment consultants within the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on the Healthcare sector.
• Deep understanding of healthcare roles, qualifications, and the medical landscape.
• Proven track record of successfully placing nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software, ATS, and healthcare-specific sourcing channels.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote and office-based responsibilities.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and discretion.
• Relevant qualification in healthcare or HR is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector by placing vital medical professionals.
• Work with a leading recruitment consultancy in Benoni.
• Access to continuous professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Be part of a rewarding profession that contributes to community well-being.