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
Submit Candidates
Upload candidate profiles through the Maarova portal. No limit on the number of candidates per role.
60-Minute Assessment
Each candidate completes a structured psychometric assessment covering all six Maarova dimensions.
Comparison Report Generated
Maarova produces a side-by-side comparison report ranking candidates across every measured competency.
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.
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