Consultant Medical Oncologist - GI Oncology

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Medical Oncologist with a focus on GI oncology in Dubai, UAE. The role centers on diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term management of GI cancers, including colorectal, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary malignancies.

The consultant will work within a multidisciplinary cancer care team, contributing to evidence-based systemic therapies and ongoing patient follow-up across disease stages.

Qualifications

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized specialist or consultant qualification in Medical Oncology.
• Subspecialty experience or fellowship training in Gastrointestinal Oncology is highly desirable.
• Valid DOH Department of Health - Abu Dhabi license or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Significant post-specialization experience in medical oncology.
• Substantial clinical exposure to gastrointestinal malignancies is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern systemic cancer therapies and multidisciplinary oncology care.
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oncology consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with cancer.
• Manage colorectal, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and other gastrointestinal malignancies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on tumor biology, stage, molecular profile, and current clinical evidence.
• Deliver and oversee systemic cancer treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy where appropriate.
• Evaluate treatment response and modify management plans according to clinical findings and disease progression.
• Identify and manage treatment-related toxicities and complications.
• Collaborate with GI surgeons, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinated cancer treatment planning.
• Recommend appropriate genetic and molecular testing for eligible patients with GI cancers.
• Support clinical pathways for early-stage, locally advanced, metastatic, and recurrent gastrointestinal cancers.
• Maintain accurate medical records and uphold high standards of patient safety and quality care.
• Participate in clinical research, teaching, audit, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Education

MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Consultant Medical Oncologist - GI Oncology Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant Medical Oncologist - GI Oncology

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Significant post-specialization experience in medical oncology, preferably with substantial exposure to GI malignancies

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Consultant Medical Oncologist - GI Oncology is a specialist cancer care opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of gastrointestinal malignancies. The consultant will provide evidence-based medical oncology care for patients with colorectal, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and other GI cancers while working closely with a multidisciplinary cancer care team.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full-time

About the Role The Consultant Medical Oncologist will provide comprehensive cancer care with particular expertise in gastrointestinal oncology. The position covers patient assessment, diagnosis, systemic treatment planning, response evaluation, toxicity management, and ongoing follow-up across different stages of GI malignancy. Treatment decisions will consider tumor biology, disease stage, molecular profile, and current evidence-based oncology guidelines, with multidisciplinary input incorporated where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical oncology consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with cancer.
• Manage colorectal, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and other gastrointestinal malignancies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on tumor biology, stage, molecular profile, and current clinical evidence.
• Deliver and oversee systemic cancer treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy where appropriate.
• Evaluate treatment response and modify management plans according to clinical findings and disease progression.
• Identify and manage treatment-related toxicities and complications.
• Collaborate with GI surgeons, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinated cancer treatment planning.
• Recommend appropriate genetic and molecular testing for eligible patients with GI cancers.
• Support clinical pathways for early-stage, locally advanced, metastatic, and recurrent gastrointestinal cancers.
• Maintain accurate medical records and uphold high standards of patient safety and quality care.
• Participate in clinical research, teaching, audit, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized specialist or consultant qualification in Medical Oncology.
• Subspecialty experience or fellowship training in Gastrointestinal Oncology is highly desirable.
• Valid DOH Department of Health - Abu Dhabi license or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Significant post-specialization experience in medical oncology.
• Substantial clinical exposure to gastrointestinal malignancies is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern systemic cancer therapies and multidisciplinary oncology care.
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Expertise

Clinical experience across colorectal, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and GI neuroendocrine cancers will be advantageous. The role particularly benefits from experience with immunotherapy, targeted therapies, molecular profiling, precision oncology, and multidisciplinary cancer management.