Requirements
Requires a recognized Western board certification in medical oncology and strong clinical experience in a reputable hospital or cancer center. Responsibilities include diagnosis, treatment planning, systemic therapy, follow-up, and supportive care for cancer patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sharjah, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified consultant medical oncologist to join a reputed private healthcare group in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based oncology care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, systemic therapy, follow-up, and supportive care for patients with a broad range of malignant diseases.
The ideal candidate will hold a recognized Western board certification in medical oncology and have strong clinical experience in a reputable hospital or cancer centre.
Requirements
Provide expert consultation, diagnosis, and management of patients with various types and stages of cancer.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on current evidence, clinical guidelines, pathology, imaging, and molecular/genetic findings where appropriate.
Prescribe and manage systemic anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy within the appropriate scope of practice.
Monitor treatment response, toxicity, complications, and patient outcomes.
Coordinate multidisciplinary cancer care with surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, specialist nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards and case discussions.
Provide appropriate cancer screening, prevention, risk assessment, and survivorship care.
Manage cancer-related symptoms and provide supportive and palliative care when clinically appropriate.
Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, potential risks, and expected outcomes.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
Follow international oncology guidelines and evidence-based clinical practices.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs.
Contribute to clinical education, mentoring, and professional development activities.
Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and the policies of the healthcare group.
Benefits
Highly competitive tax-free salary.
Performance-based incentives (as per organizational policy).
Employment visa sponsored by the employer.
Comprehensive medical insurance.
Annual return air ticket for self and eligible dependents.
30 calendar days of annual leave.
CME allowance and paid study leave.
Professional indemnity (malpractice) insurance.
UAE medical license application and renewal support.
End-of-service gratuity in accordance with UAE labour law.
Relocation assistance for international candidates.
Opportunities for career progression within a leading healthcare group.
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