Chief of Radiation Oncology

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in the United Arab Emirates invites a senior Chief of Radiation Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre. This role combines patient care with service development, academic contribution and innovation in radiotherapy, including advanced modalities.

You will guide pathways, support multidisciplinary teams and drive research activity. The position requires extensive consultant-level experience, DHA licensure and a track record in leading radiotherapy

Qualifications

• Consultant-level qualifications meeting UAE Tier 1 PQR requirements.
• Fellowship in Radiation Oncology or equivalent is required.
• DHA Consultant licence is required.
• At least 10 years of consultant-level Radiation Oncology experience in a leading cancer centre.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience within a radiation oncology department or cancer centre.
• Experience developing Radiation Oncology programmes.
• Strong expertise in radiotherapy planning, treatment delivery and QA.
• English proficiency, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and service delivery across radiation oncology.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary cancer care and participate in tumour boards.
• Develop treatment protocols, urgent radiotherapy pathways and disease-specific programmes.
• Guide optimal use of radiation oncology staff, treatment planning and technology.
• Build research and clinical trial activity and support academic partnerships.
• Mentor consultants, trainees and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop the division’s workforce and oversee quality, safety, access and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Radiation Oncology expertise

Academic contribution

Innovation in radiotherapy

Mentoring/teaching

Education

Fellowship in Radiation Oncology

Master's degree or PhD in healthcare management or related field

Job description

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a Chief of Radiation Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre in the UAE. This senior clinical leadership role is suited to a consultant who can combine excellent patient care with service development, academic contribution and innovation in radiotherapy.

The opportunity

You will lead the growth of radiation oncology services and work closely with medical physics, radiation therapy and multidisciplinary cancer teams. Alongside an active clinical practice, you’ll help develop treatment pathways, disease-specific programmes, education and research.

The role includes scope to advance modern radiotherapy approaches such as SRS/SBRT, image-guided and adaptive radiotherapy, MR-guided treatment and proton therapy.

Your responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and service delivery across radiation oncology.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary cancer care and contribute to tumour boards.
• Develop treatment protocols, urgent radiotherapy pathways and disease‑specific programmes.
• Guide the effective use of radiation oncology staff, treatment planning and technology.
• Build research and clinical trial activity, and support academic partnerships.
• Mentor consultants, trainees and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop the division’s workforce and oversee quality, safety, access and performance.

Requirements

• Consultant-level qualifications that meet Tier 1 requirements under the UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• A fellowship in Radiation Oncology or equivalent.
• A confirmed DHA Consultant licence.
• At least 10 years of consultant-level Radiation Oncology experience in a leading cancer centre or academic medical centre.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience within a radiation oncology department, service line or cancer centre.
• Demonstrated experience developing radiation oncology programmes.
• Strong expertise in radiotherapy planning, treatment delivery and quality assurance.
• Experience with advanced radiotherapy technologies, multidisciplinary cancer care and clinical research.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

A Master’s degree or PhD in healthcare management or a related field is preferred.