Consultant Oncology & Hematology

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.

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.

• 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.