Medical Recruitment Specialist
Summary:  Responsible for recruiting qualified medical volunteers, developing a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
Description:  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EXTERNAL

  • Create and implement marketing strategies to attract passive and active volunteers.
  • Build and evaluate applicant sources by researching and contacting professional associations, trade schools, organizations, and internet sites; providing information regarding Mercy Ships opportunities; establishing partnerships; making presentations; maintaining rapport.
  • Develop an extensive network of potential candidates via social media, industry contacts, association memberships, and trade groups, etc.
  • Find qualified candidates, according to relevant job criteria, using online tools and resources, cold calls, staff/crew referrals, etc.
  • Promote Mercy Ships through conferences, job fairs, university events, and seminars; write event reports and follow up with leads.
  • Maintain routine contact with potential candidates through vacancy notifications, newsletters, emails, phone calls, etc.
  • Coordinate and implement seed-planting initiatives through college career centers, academic departments, and student groups.
  • Research advertising venues such as magazines, professional journals, and websites; developing effective ads and job postings; placing approved advertisements accordingly and monitoring their effectiveness. 
  • Some overnight travel required.

    INTERNAL

  • Maintain current knowledge of Mercy Ships’ departments, policies, and procedures regarding minimum commitments and requirements.
  • Establish, cultivate, and maintain ongoing relationships with Department Heads to understand their recruitment needs within the context of their mission; develop and maintain a strong rapport with key leaders in the department.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with Staffing and Placement Managers to ensure candidates provided are satisfactorily qualified and ensure smooth workflow.
  • Track and report key metrics to measure efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment activities.
  • Create and submit expense reports and forecasts, based on expected recruiting activities; maintain various recruitment documentation.