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Stream 1Recruitment Assessment

Hire with science,
not gut feel.

Screen every leadership candidate through psychometric assessment before they step into the role. Comparison reports, predictive indicators, and structured interview guides, all generated in minutes.

The problem

Most healthcare orgs hire leaders based on clinical reputation and interviews alone.

A brilliant surgeon does not automatically make a brilliant CMO. A respected nurse does not automatically manage a department. Yet across Africa, the default path to leadership is clinical excellence plus seniority. No assessment. No data. No science.

The result? One in three leadership hires fails within 18 months. The cost is not just financial. It destabilises teams, erodes trust, and pushes good people out the door. There is a better way.

33%

of leadership hires fail within 18 months without structured assessment

2.5x

cost of a mis-hire versus getting it right the first time

78%

of hospitals rely on interviews alone for leadership selection

6 mo

average time to realise a leadership hire is not working out

How it works

Four steps from candidate to confident hire

01

Submit Candidates

Upload candidate profiles through the Maarova portal. No limit on the number of candidates per role.

02

60-Minute Assessment

Each candidate completes a structured psychometric assessment covering all six Maarova dimensions.

03

Comparison Report Generated

Maarova produces a side-by-side comparison report ranking candidates across every measured competency.

04

Structured Interview Guide

Receive a tailored interview guide with probing questions based on each candidate's specific profile gaps.

What you get

Everything you need to make the right call

Comparison Reports

Side-by-side candidate rankings across behavioural style, EQ, values alignment, and clinical leadership readiness.

Predictive Success Indicators

Data-driven predictions on 12-month retention, cultural fit, and leadership transition readiness for each candidate.

Structured Interview Guides

Custom question sets designed to probe the specific gaps and risks flagged in each candidate's Maarova profile.

Cultural Fit Analysis

Detailed mapping of candidate values against your organisation's culture profile. Identifies alignment and friction points.

Onboarding Recommendations

A personalised 90-day onboarding plan based on the candidate's assessed strengths, blind spots, and development needs.

Results

The numbers speak for themselves

90%

12-month retention of Maarova-assessed hires

<5 min

Report generation time

33%

Reduction in mis-hires

Use cases

Where recruitment assessment makes the biggest impact

CMO Recruitment

Your most consequential hire. Assess clinical credibility, strategic thinking, and board-readiness before you commit.

Department Head Selection

Promote the right clinician into leadership. CILTI scores reveal who is ready for the transition and who needs more time.

Nursing Leadership

Charge nurses and nurse managers set the tone for entire wards. Assess emotional intelligence, resilience, and team dynamics.

Board Appointments

Non-executive and advisory board members assessed for strategic capability, governance orientation, and values alignment.

Ready to hire differently?

Stop gambling on your
most important hires.

See how Maarova recruitment assessment gives you the data to hire with confidence, every time.

Consult For Africa · Maarova Recruitment Assessment

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