Chief of Medical Oncology

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Chief of Medical Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre in the UAE. This senior appointment focuses on multidisciplinary care, education, research and innovation, and offers a unique opportunity to shape an advanced medical oncology service.

You will guide development across inpatient, outpatient, and day-care settings, maintain clinical practice, and collaborate with partners to strengthen disease-specific programmes, trials, and

Qualifications

• Consultant-level qualifications meeting UAE PQR Tier 1.
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology.
• DHA Consultant licence.
• At least 10 years of consultant-level Medical Oncology experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership in Oncology.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Set the clinical direction for the Medical Oncology division.
• Lead multidisciplinary tumour boards and coordinate care with other oncology specialties.
• Develop disease-specific programmes, clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support clinical trials, investigator-led research and academic collaboration.
• Mentor consultants, trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Build and develop the team, while overseeing service performance, patient access and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Interdisciplinary care

Clinical research

Precision oncology

Programme development

Mentoring

Team building

Relocation willingness

Education

Fellowship in Medical Oncology

DHA Consultant licence

Master's or PhD in healthcare management

10+ years oncology experience

Job description

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a Chief of Medical Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre in the UAE. This senior appointment offers the opportunity to shape a high-quality medical oncology service with a strong focus on multidisciplinary care, education, research and innovation.

The opportunity

You will guide the development of medical oncology services across inpatient, outpatient and day-care settings, while maintaining an active clinical practice. Working with senior clinical and academic partners, you'll help strengthen disease-specific programmes, improve patient pathways and grow the division's research and teaching activities.

The role also offers the opportunity to advance precision oncology, including genomics, biomarker-led treatment, immunotherapy and other emerging cancer therapies.

Your responsibilities

• Set the clinical direction and standards for the Medical Oncology division.
• Lead multidisciplinary tumour boards and coordinate care with surgical, radiation and other oncology specialties.
• Develop disease-specific programmes, clinical pathways and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support clinical trials, investigator-led research and academic collaboration.
• Mentor consultants, trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Build and develop the team, while overseeing service performance, patient access and resource planning.

RequirementsWhat we’re looking for

• Consultant-level qualifications that meet Tier 1 requirements under the UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• A fellowship in Medical Oncology or equivalent.
• A confirmed DHA Consultant licence.
• At least 10 years of consultant-level Medical Oncology experience in a comprehensive cancer centre, academic medical centre or comparable institution.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a Medical Oncology department, service line or cancer centre.
• A record of leading oncology programmes, multidisciplinary care, clinical trials or research.
• Experience with precision oncology and advanced systemic cancer treatments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• A Master's degree or PhD in healthcare management or a related field is preferred.

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing; Master's preferred.
• 7-8 years of overall nursing experience, with significant experience in Oncology.
• Previous experience in a Nursing Leadership / Assistant Nurse Manager / Nurse Manager / Clinical Leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of oncology nursing practices, patient safety, and clinical standards.
• Experience managing and developing nursing teams within a hospital or cancer-care setting.
• Experience in chemotherapy, infusion, hematology, or other specialized oncology services is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience within a major hospital, academic medical center, cancer center, or internationally accredited healthcare organization is preferred.
• Willing to relocate to UAE.