Healthcare Recruitment and Business Development Consultant

Specialisation: Doctor Recruitment and Client Relationship Management

Location: Remote, South Africa
Employment Arrangement: Independent Contractor
Working Hours: 11:30 pm to 8:00 am South African time
Monthly Salary: R28 000 depending on experience and expertise
Bonus Potential: Commission and performance bonuses once established

About the Role

Are you an experienced healthcare recruiter who enjoys building strong client relationships, identifying exceptional medical talent and driving business growth?

We are seeking a motivated Healthcare Recruitment and Business Development Consultant to support a growing recruitment business servicing the Australian market.

This position requires proven 360 recruitment experience with specific expertise in recruiting doctors. You will be responsible for developing client partnerships, managing recruitment assignments and delivering successful placements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete 360 recruitment lifecycle from business development through to candidate placement.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the healthcare recruitment market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare organisations and doctors.
• Consult with clients to understand recruitment needs and recommend suitable hiring solutions.
• Proactively source and attract qualified doctors through LinkedIn, recruitment databases and direct headhunting.
• Conduct candidate screening and interviews to assess professional experience, communication skills and career motivations.
• Prepare and present suitable candidate shortlists with informed recommendations.
• Coordinate interviews, manage feedback and support offer negotiations.
• Provide ongoing candidate engagement and trusted career guidance.
• Achieve recruitment, placement and business development targets.
• Maintain accurate client and candidate information within the recruitment system.

Essential Requirements

• Proven 360 recruitment experience covering business development and candidate management.
• Specific experience recruiting doctors is mandatory.
• Strong client facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Proven candidate sourcing, interviewing and qualification capabilities.
• Confidence negotiating and influencing hiring decisions.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with medical professionals.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach.
• Ability to learn complex information and manage competing priorities.
• Resilience and confidence working independently within a target driven environment.
• Commitment to Australian working hours with flexibility to engage doctors outside standard hours when required.