Chief of Radiation Oncology

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult seeks a Chief of Radiation Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre in the UAE. This senior role blends patient care with service development, academic contribution, and radiotherapy innovation.

You will drive growth of radiation oncology services, develop treatment pathways and disease-specific programmes, and spearhead education and research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Radiation Oncology or equivalent is mandatory.
• DHA Consultant licence is required/confirmed.
• Experience leading radiation oncology programmes or centres.
• 10+ years in radiation oncology at a top cancer centre or academic medical centre.
• 5+ years in leadership within a radiation oncology department or cancer centre.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology nursing

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Relocation readiness

Education

Fellowship in Radiation Oncology

DHA Consultant licence

Masters/PhD in healthcare management

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.

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 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.

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.