Consultant Oncologist

Role Overview

Consultant Oncologist position with Astra ProMed, located in Dubai. Full-time employment.

Role Purpose

Provide specialist oncology consultation, diagnosis, and comprehensive management of adult cancer patients. Deliver personalized, evidence-based care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within a leading healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

• Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of cancers.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, pathology, imaging, and molecular/biomarker information where applicable.

Systemic Therapy Management

• Manage systemic anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy within the physician's scope of practice.
• Monitor treatment response, manage treatment-related adverse effects, and adjust therapy as clinically indicated.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based oncology protocols and clinical pathways.

Patient & Family Communication

• Communicate diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and supportive-care plans clearly with patients and their families.
• Coordinate referrals and supportive services including palliative and symptom-management care when appropriate.

Surveillance & Survivorship

• Provide cancer surveillance, follow-up, and survivorship care.

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinical governance and patient-safety standards.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, research, and continuing medical education activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Medical Oncology or Clinical Oncology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist/consultant qualification.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience in Medical Oncology.
• Strong clinical experience in the management of adult oncology patients.
• Experience with systemic cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and endocrine therapy.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary oncology teams.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent patient-management skills.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and continuing medical education opportunities.
• Modern multidisciplinary oncology environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.