Associate Staff Physician - Medical Oncology

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 960,000 - 1,380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Annual air tickets

Relocation support

Professional development funding

Other contractual benefits

Job summary

First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi seeks an Associate Staff Physician in Medical Oncology to provide comprehensive cancer care. You will evaluate patients, design individualized treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary services to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based oncology practice, clear patient communication, and collaboration with surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists and nurses.

Qualifications

• Recognized specialist qualification in Medical Oncology or an accepted relevant specialty.
• Experience appropriate to the Associate Staff Physician role and UAE licensing criteria.
• Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess oncology patients and review diagnostic findings.
• Develop individualized oncology treatment plans per diagnosis and guidelines.
• Prescribe and monitor systemic anticancer treatments within clinical privileges.
• Monitor treatment response and manage side effects.
• Coordinate care with surgical, radiation, pathology, and radiology teams.
• Explain diagnoses and options to patients and caregivers.
• Support palliative care when appropriate and maintain medical records.

Skills

Oncology

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Communication

Education

Medical Oncology specialization

Job description

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Position Type

Full-Time, On-Site

Facility Type

Premium Private Hospital

Department

Medical Oncology

Estimated Salary Package

Monthly Salary AED 80 000

Annual Salary AED 960 000 1 380 000

Additional Benefits

• May include health insurance
• housing allowance
• annual air tickets
• relocation support
• professional development funding
• and other contractual benefits

Overview

A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Staff Physician in Medical Oncology to provide comprehensive care for patients diagnosed with cancer.

The role involves evaluating oncology patients, developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating multidisciplinary care, monitoring treatment outcomes and supporting patients and families throughout the cancer care journey.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patients with suspected or confirmed malignancies and review relevant diagnostic findings
• Develop individualized oncology treatment plans based on diagnosis, disease stage, clinical guidelines and patient preferences
• Prescribe and monitor systemic anticancer treatments within the physician s clinical privileges
• Monitor treatment response, side effects and complications associated with cancer therapy
• Coordinate care with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology and other specialties
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, potential risks and expected outcomes to patients and caregivers
• Support symptom management and coordinate palliative care when clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure continuity of care
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, clinical audits and quality-improvement initiatives

Requirements

Recognized specialist qualification in Medical Oncology or an accepted relevant specialty.

Experience appropriate to the Associate Staff Physician role and applicable UAE licensing criteria.

Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required.

Strong knowledge of cancer diagnosis, systematic treatment, and oncology care pathways.

Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Commitment to evidence-based oncology practice and patient-centred care.

Why Join This Opportunity

• Attractive estimated tax-free salary package
• Opportunity to contribute to comprehensive cancer services
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary oncology teams
• Potential access to professional development and continuing medical education
• Additional benefits subject to the final employment offer

Recognized specialist qualification in Medical Oncology or an accepted relevant specialty. Experience appropriate to the Associate Staff Physician role and applicable UAE licensing criteria. Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required. Strong knowledge of cancer diagnosis, systemic treatment, and oncology care pathways. Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills. Commitment to evidence-based oncology practice and patient-centred care.