Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist - Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist with extensive Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) expertise for a leading tertiary-care hospital in Dubai, UAE. The role covers diagnosing, treating, and coordinating care for complex haematological malignancies, including stem cell transplantation, with an emphasis on governance and patient safety.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior clinicians, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognised medical school.
• Postgraduate qualification in Haematology, Haematology and Oncology, or Medical Oncology.
• Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licence or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain the applicable UAE medical licence.
• Consultant-level clinical experience in Haematology/Oncology.
• Significant experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation or Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient consultations for haematological and oncological conditions.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage benign and malignant haematological disorders.
• Manage patients undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Oversee stem cell mobilisation, collection, conditioning, and transplantation processes.
• Coordinate transplant-related care with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Haematology

Oncology

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Clinical governance

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate qualification in Haematology/Oncology

DHA/UAE medical licence eligibility

Tools

Bone marrow biopsy

Stem cell transplantation

Job description

Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist - Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist - Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Medical Practitioner - Experience: Consultant-level experience with significant expertise in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist with strong Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) expertise for an opportunity with a leading tertiary-care hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position involves providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients with benign and malignant haematological disorders, including acute and chronic leukaemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and other blood cancers. The successful candidate will have significant clinical experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT), including the assessment, treatment, and long-term follow-up of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. The consultant will manage complex haematological conditions, oversee chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment plans, and coordinate transplant-related care with multidisciplinary medical teams. The role also involves contributing to the development of haematology and transplantation services while maintaining high standards of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based medical practice.

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient consultations for patients with haematological and oncological conditions.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage benign and malignant haematological disorders.
• Provide comprehensive treatment for patients with acute and chronic leukaemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and other haematological malignancies.
• Assess and manage patients undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Provide specialist care for patients receiving autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
• Perform and interpret bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures.
• Manage stem cell mobilisation, collection, conditioning, and transplantation processes.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-transplant assessments and develop individualised transplant management plans.
• Provide post-transplant monitoring, follow-up care, and long-term clinical management.
• Diagnose and manage transplant-related complications, including infections, graft-versus-host disease, and other complications associated with stem cell transplantation.
• Develop individualised chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatment plans according to clinical indications.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust management strategies based on patient response and clinical findings.
• Collaborate with oncology, infectious disease, transfusion medicine, pathology, intensive care, and other multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards, transplant meetings, and complex patient management discussions.
• Maintain compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, applicable international clinical guidelines, and patient safety standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide professional guidance to junior doctors and clinical staff.
• Participate in clinical research, audits, teaching, and continuing professional development activities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of hospital haematology and BMT services.

Haematological Conditions Managed

• Acute leukaemias.
• Chronic leukaemias.
• Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
• Multiple myeloma.
• Other haematological malignancies.
• Benign and non-malignant haematological disorders.
• Complex haematological conditions requiring specialist treatment.
• Haematological diseases requiring consideration for stem cell transplantation.
• Complications associated with haematological cancer treatment and transplantation.

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients for Bone Marrow Transplantation.
• Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Stem cell mobilisation and collection.
• Pre-transplant conditioning and treatment planning.
• Transplantation-related clinical management.
• Post-transplant monitoring and follow-up.
• Management of transplant-associated infections.
• Assessment and management of graft-versus-host disease.
• Management of other transplant-related complications.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary transplant care.

Medical Qualifications and Specialist Training

• Medical degree from a recognised medical school.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Haematology, Haematology and Oncology, or Medical Oncology.
• Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licence or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain the applicable UAE medical licence.
• Relevant Consultant-level clinical experience.
• Significant experience in Bone Marrow Transplantation or Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing haematological malignancies.
• Experience with both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation is highly desirable.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Consultant-level experience in Haematology, Haematology and Oncology, or a relevant oncology specialty.
• Significant clinical experience managing patients undergoing BMT or HSCT.
• Experience diagnosing and treating acute leukaemia, chronic leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other blood cancers.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
• Experience performing and interpreting bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures.
• Clinical experience with stem cell mobilisation, collection, conditioning, and transplantation.
• Ability to assess transplant eligibility and provide comprehensive pre-transplant and post-transplant care.
• Experience managing transplant-related infections, graft-versus-host disease, and other complications.
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience in clinical research, teaching, or service development is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
• Advanced expertise in complex haematological malignancy management.
• Experience in CAR-T cell therapy or other cellular therapies.
• Involvement in clinical research and academic activities.
• Experience teaching and supervising junior medical professionals.
• Participation in haematology or transplantation service development.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement programmes.

Clinical Expertise and Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Haematology and Oncology.
• Strong expertise in Bone Marrow Transplantation and HSCT.
• Comprehensive understanding of acute and chronic leukaemias.
• Experience managing lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other haematological cancers.
• Proficiency in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures.
• Knowledge of stem cell mobilisation, collection, and conditioning protocols.
• Expertise in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatment approaches.
• Ability to identify and manage complex transplant-related complications.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-making abilities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary cancer and transplant care.
• Commitment to evidence-based medical practice and patient safety.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgement and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage complex haematology and transplantation cases.
• Effective multidisciplinary teamwork and professional collaboration.
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to cancer and haematological care.
• Ability to communicate complex diagnoses, treatment plans, and transplantation procedures clearly to patients and families.
• Strong organisational and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior doctors and clinical staff.
• Commitment to professional ethics, clinical governance, and quality improvement.
• Dedication to continuing medical education and professional development.

Multidisciplinary Haematology and Transplant Care

The Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist will collaborate closely with oncology, infectious disease, transfusion medicine, pathology, intensive care, and other healthcare teams to provide coordinated treatment for patients with complex haematological conditions. The role includes participation in multidisciplinary tumour boards and transplantation meetings to support clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and ongoing patient management. Particular emphasis will be placed on coordinating care for patients undergoing autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation and managing complications associated with treatment.

Clinical Governance and Service Development

The consultant will contribute to maintaining high standards of haematology and transplantation care through participation in clinical governance, research, audits, teaching, and quality improvement activities. Responsibilities include supporting evidence-based clinical practice, compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, and adherence to applicable international patient safety standards. The consultant will also contribute to the development and improvement of haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation services within the hospital.

About the Opportunity

This Consultant Haematologist and Oncologist position offers an opportunity to provide advanced haematological cancer treatment and stem cell transplantation services within a leading tertiary-care hospital in Dubai. The role combines complex haematological disease management, chemotherapy and immunotherapy planning, Bone Marrow Transplantation, multidisciplinary cancer care, and long-term transplant follow-up. The position is suited to an experienced Consultant with recognised postgraduate qualifications, significant BMT or HSCT expertise, and eligibility for the appropriate UAE medical licence. Candidates with experience in both autologous and allogeneic transplantation, advanced cellular therapies, clinical research, and haematology service development will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.