Medical Oncologist
Job Description
Our leading healthcare facility is looking for an experienced specialist medical oncologist to provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with cancer. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in systemic cancer therapies and multidisciplinary oncology care.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive oncology consultations, assessments, and cancer staging.
Diagnose and manage a wide range of solid tumors and malignancies.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on cancer type, stage, pathology, and patient condition.
Administer and monitor chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy.
Monitor treatment response, adverse effects, and therapy-related complications.
Review and interpret pathology, molecular testing, CT, MRI, PET-CT, and other investigations.
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and palliative-care teams.
Provide supportive and symptom-management care throughout treatment.
Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and potential side effects.
Provide appropriate follow-up and cancer surveillance.
Maintain accurate medical records and comply with UAE healthcare standards.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, research, and continuing medical education.
Qualifications & Requirements
MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
Recognized postgraduate qualification in Medical Oncology / Clinical Oncology, such as MD, DM, DNB, MRCP, Arab Board, or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of post-specialization clinical experience preferred.
Strong experience in systemic cancer treatment and oncology patient management.
Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary oncology team.
Preferred Expertise
Solid tumor oncology
Breast, lung, colorectal, and gastrointestinal cancers
Genitourinary and gynecological malignancies
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Targeted and hormonal therapies
Molecular/biomarker-guided treatment
Cancer staging and treatment planning
Supportive and palliative oncology care
Benefits
Private health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Performance bonus