The posting
We're Hiring | Consultant Oncologist
📍 Location: Abu Dhabi
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Oncologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, oncology patient management, and multidisciplinary cancer care. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of patients with various types of cancer.
- Evaluate and manage patients with breast, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and other malignancies.
- Develop individualized cancer treatment plans based on clinical assessments and evidence-based guidelines.
- Coordinate appropriate oncology treatments, including systemic therapies, radiation therapy, and surgical interventions, in collaboration with relevant specialists.
- Interpret diagnostic investigations, including CT scans, MRI, PET-CT, histopathology, and molecular testing.
- Monitor treatment responses, manage cancer-related complications, and ensure appropriate patient follow-up.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and collaborate with oncology specialists, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists.
- Provide supportive cancer care, symptom management, and appropriate palliative care referrals.
- Educate patients and families regarding cancer diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term care.
- Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, oncology treatment protocols, and patient safety standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education activities.
Requirements
Qualifications
- MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in Oncology or a relevant oncology subspecialty.
- Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
- American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred.
- Strong expertise in cancer management, oncology treatment planning, and multidisciplinary patient care.
- Eligible for the appropriate DOH Consultant Oncology specialty classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
- Modern oncology facilities and advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.
- Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
- Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.



