Consultant Oncologist (Western Board) Leading Healthcare Facility
On-siteDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Provide expert consultation, diagnosis, and management of patients with various types and stages of cancer, including diagnosis, treatment planning, systemic therapy, follow-up, and supportive care. Develop individualized treatment plans based on current evidence, clinical guidelines, pathology, imaging, and molecular/genetic findings. Prescribe and manage systemic anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy. Monitor treatment response, toxicity, complications, and patient outcomes while coordinating multidisciplinary cancer care with surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, specialist nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards, provide cancer screening and survivorship care, and counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations.
Required Qualifications
- recognized Western Board certification in Medical Oncology
- strong clinical experience in a reputable hospital or cancer centre
- 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
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