Human Capital Business Partner: Health Professionals | Intercare Group South Africa

Role Description

• The focus of the Business Partner: Health Professionals is to drive the relationship-based recruitment and engagement of doctors, dentists, and specialists across Intercare’s care settings. The role ensures a robust pipeline of high-calibre clinicians through targeted talent mapping, peer-to-peer outreach, and personalised engagement strategies, while maintaining a comprehensive database for ongoing interactions and nurture campaigns.

CRITICAL OUTPUTS

• Lead relationship-based recruitment of general practitioners, dentists and specialists (e.g., ophthalmologists, orthopaedic surgeons, ENT, plastic surgeons, urologists, gynaecologists).
• Conduct targeted talent mapping using sources such as Medpages, LinkedIn, provider databases, referrals from medical reps, dental labs and supplier partners.
• Perform direct one-on-one outreach, including personalised emails, LinkedIn engagement, WhatsApp introductions, facility tours and invitations to networking events, CPD sessions or CME activities.
• Collaborate with existing clinicians for peer introductions and trusted referrals.
• Maintain and update a Talent Tracker database, capturing interactions, CVs, and candidate profiles (including speciality, location, practice structure, and engagement level).
• Support onboarding, retention and nurture activities, such as check-ins, partner forums and re-engagement campaigns.
• Work closely with facility management, operational teams, HR, marketing and Exco for high-involvement recruitments.
• Ensure all activities align with HPCSA ethical guidelines, POPIA compliance, and Intercare’s professional brand standards.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, Healthcare Management or a related field (advantageous if combined with medical knowledge or experience).
• Proven experience (3+ years) in recruitment, sales, relationship management or business development.
• Strong understanding of the South African medical landscape, including practitioner networks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage at a peer-to-peer level with high-calibre clinicians.
• Confident networker with experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and professional databases.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for facility visits and events.
• Knowledge of medical specialties and day hospital procedures will be a distinct advantage.

Closing Date:

30 Jan 2026