Consultant Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (SKMC)

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at SEHA Hospitals in Abu Dhabi. This is a consultant-level position delivering specialized pediatric neuro-oncology services within a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

Role Purpose

Lead clinical delivery of evidence-based pediatric neuro-oncology care, supervise junior medical staff, collaborate across specialties, and drive continuous quality improvement in patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the specialty.

Patient Care

• Conduct patient examinations and take detailed medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and therapies.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Lead ward rounds.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient cases.

Supervision and Training

• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, general practitioners, and residents).
• Actively participate in instruction, guidance, and supervision of junior medical staff.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.

On-Call Coverage

• Participate in and ensure provision of out-of-hours on-call coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Documentation and Compliance

• Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion.
• Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.

Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical audits.
• Participate in performance management systems, including peer review.
• Participate in proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Communication

• Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.
• Successful completion of a structured specialty training program (North American or European Board Certification, Fellowship of a Royal College, or equivalent qualification from a DOH-approved Tier 1 or Tier 2 country).
• Postgraduate qualification such as MD, MS, or DNB is generally required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–7 years of post-specialty clinical experience, depending on qualification and tier level.
• Experience in a recognized multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience gaps of more than two years require specific DOH approval or a return-to-practice program.

Licensing and Registration

• Eligibility for or a valid DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi is a mandatory legal requirement.
• Primary Source Verification (PSV): Mandatory verification of all educational and professional documents through the Data Flow Group.
• DOH Exam: Successful completion of the DOH license exam unless exempted based on Tier 1 qualifications or experience.
• Good Standing Certificate: A valid certificate from the current or previous licensing authority.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous medical education (CME/CPD).
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Arabic.
• Competence in other languages is a distinct asset.