Associate Staff Physician, Medical Oncology

Cleveland Clinic Foundation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled physician to join its Cancer Institute. This position focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of illnesses related to medical oncology and hematology, catering to both inpatient and outpatient care. The ideal candidate will possess an MD or equivalent degree, specialization in Medical Oncology, and relevant clinical experience. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, treatment prescription, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care. This role offers an opportunity to make significant impacts on patients' health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years additional experience for Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 1 and Tier 2 countries.
• Three years clinical experience for Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 3 countries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide care to patients with solid tumors and hematological disorders.
• Prescribe medication, chemotherapy, and specialized medical care.
• Analyze records and test results to diagnose conditions.
• Interact with patients to gather medical history.
• Explain procedures and discuss treatment results with patients.
• Perform procedures like bone marrow biopsies.
• Evaluate patients and document treatment records.
• Liaison with staff to ensure quality treatment.
• Participate in administrative functions.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnosis and treatment

Medical knowledge

Cultural sensitivity

Administrative functions

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree

Specialization in Medical Oncology

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Cancer Institute for medical oncology, benign and malignant hematology in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

UNDER THE SUPERVISION, GUIDANCE AND APPROVAL OF A CONSULTANT STAFF:

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD with solid tumors and benign and malignant hematological disorders
• Prescribes or administers and medication, chemotherapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient's medical condition
• Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
• Provides specific treatments and/or performs procedures such as bone marrow biopsy to treat and diagnose patients.
• Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
• Provide Inpatient and outpatient on-call coverage as per assigned schedule
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Physician Staff

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• For Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 1 and Tier 2 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification.
• For Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 3, not less than 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree
• Completion of a recognized specialization in Medical Oncology from countries are listed in the DOH PQR https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr