4 days ago
Consultant Oncology & Hematology
Astra ProMed · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Role overview
We're Hiring | Consultant Oncology & Hematology 📍 Location: Dubai 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time We are looking for an experienced Consultant Oncology & Hematology to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of solid tumors, hematological malignancies, and complex blood disorders , with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based treatment, and comprehensive patient-centered cancer care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with oncological and hematological conditions .
- Diagnose and manage solid tumors , including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and other cancers within the scope of expertise.
- Evaluate and manage hematological malignancies , including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes.
- Diagnose and treat benign hematological conditions, including anemia, thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, and thrombotic conditions.
- Develop individualized cancer treatment plans based on clinical evaluation, histopathology, molecular testing, imaging, and relevant laboratory investigations.
- Prescribe and supervise chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and other systemic anticancer treatments within the authorized scope of practice.
- Monitor treatment response, disease progression, medication safety, and therapy-related complications.
- Manage oncological and hematological emergencies, including febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, severe cytopenias, and treatment-related toxicities .
- Interpret relevant investigations, including blood counts, peripheral blood films, bone marrow studies, pathology reports, molecular diagnostics, and imaging.
- Perform or supervise bone marrow aspiration and biopsy where appropriately trained and authorized.
- Coordinate supportive care, transfusion therapy, infection prevention, and symptom management for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
- Assess patients for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT/BMT) and coordinate referrals or transplant-related care where appropriate.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
- Provide long-term follow-up, survivorship care, and appropriate screening for disease recurrence.
- Collaborate with palliative care specialists to support symptom control and quality of life.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, medication safety, and follow-up care.
- Supervise and mentor junior physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and patient-safety standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, clinical trials, and CME activities.
Requirements
Qualifications
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in Medical Oncology and Hematology , or an equivalent recognized combined specialty training pathway.
- Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification.
- Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Medical Oncology / Hematology-Oncology is highly desirable.
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience , including substantial clinical experience in oncology and hematology.
- Strong expertise in managing solid tumors, hematological malignancies, and complex blood disorders .
- Demonstrated competence in systemic anticancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.
- Experience managing complex cancer cases and treatment-related complications.
- Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai, with the appropriate specialty classification and clinical privileges for the proposed oncology and hematology duties, subject to regulatory assessment.
- Excellent clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary patient-management skills.
Benefits
- 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 CME opportunities.
- Modern oncology and hematology facilities with multidisciplinary cancer care services.
- Collaborative healthcare environment with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.
- Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities
1Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with oncological and hematological conditions .
2Diagnose and manage solid tumors , including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and other cancers within the scope of expertise.
3Evaluate and manage hematological malignancies , including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes.
4Diagnose and treat benign hematological conditions, including anemia, thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, and thrombotic conditions.
5Develop individualized cancer treatment plans based on clinical evaluation, histopathology, molecular testing, imaging, and relevant laboratory investigations.
6Prescribe and supervise chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and other systemic anticancer treatments within the authorized scope of practice.
7Monitor treatment response, disease progression, medication safety, and therapy-related complications.
8Manage oncological and hematological emergencies, including febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, severe cytopenias, and treatment-related toxicities .
Requirements
1MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
2Recognized postgraduate qualification in Medical Oncology and Hematology , or an equivalent recognized combined specialty training pathway.
3Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification.
4Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Medical Oncology / Hematology-Oncology is highly desirable.
5Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience , including substantial clinical experience in oncology and hematology.
6Strong expertise in managing solid tumors, hematological malignancies, and complex blood disorders .
7Demonstrated competence in systemic anticancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.
8Experience managing complex cancer cases and treatment-related complications.
9Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai, with the appropriate specialty classification and clinical privileges for the proposed oncology and hematology duties, subject to regulatory assessment.
10Excellent clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary patient-management skills.
Benefits
1Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
2Medical insurance.
3Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
4Professional development and CME opportunities.
5Modern oncology and hematology facilities with multidisciplinary cancer care services.
6Collaborative healthcare environment with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.
Skills and tags
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