Consultant Palliative Care Physician

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Family benefits

Health insurance coverage

Annual leave and flight allowance

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Palliative Care Physician in Dubai to lead specialist care for patients with advanced illnesses. The role blends symptom management with goals-of-care discussions and family support.

You will collaborate with oncology, internal medicine, and allied services, teach, and participate in service development, education, and quality improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance. 5+ years post-board experience required.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Accredited specialty training in Palliative Medicine with fellowship/subspecialty certification.
• Recognized Board Certification for Consultant-level practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients needing specialist palliative/end-of-life care.
• Develop individualized treatment and symptom management plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Arabic advantage

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Palliative Medicine specialty training

Board certification

Job description

Consultant Palliative Care Physician Job Snapshot

• Role: Consultant Palliative Care Physician
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-board or fellowship Consultant experience in Palliative Care
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Context

The Consultant Palliative Care Physician will provide specialist care for patients living with advanced, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The position combines complex symptom management with coordinated supportive care, goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and family support. The consultant will also contribute to the development of palliative care services, clinical pathways, education, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients requiring specialist palliative and end-of-life care.
• Develop individualized treatment and symptom management plans for patients with advanced or chronic illnesses.
• Provide expert consultation for pain management and complex symptom control.
• Address physical symptoms and broader supportive-care needs affecting patient comfort and quality of life.
• Coordinate care with oncology, internal medicine, critical care, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, and other relevant services.
• Conduct family meetings to discuss clinical priorities, treatment expectations, and patient needs.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning.
• Support appropriate end-of-life decision-making through clear and compassionate communication.
• Promote continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, home-care, and hospice settings where applicable.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Leadership and Service Development

• Participate in the development and implementation of palliative care policies, protocols, and clinical pathways.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient-safety programs.
• Support the development and expansion of palliative care services within the healthcare organization.
• Promote multidisciplinary approaches to supportive and end-of-life care.
• Contribute clinical expertise to service planning and improvements in care delivery.

Education and Training

• Teach and mentor physicians, residents, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in continuing medical education, conferences, and departmental educational activities.
• Promote awareness and understanding of palliative care principles among healthcare professionals and the wider community.

Research and Professional Development

• Participate in clinical research and audit activities.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in palliative medicine and supportive care.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Accredited specialty training in Palliative Medicine or a related specialty with recognized fellowship or subspecialty certification in Palliative Care.
• Recognized Board Certification appropriate to Consultant-level practice.
• Minimum 5 years of post-board or fellowship experience as a Consultant in Palliative Care.
• Appropriate professional licensing or eligibility to practice at Consultant level in Dubai, UAE.
• Excellent communication and clinical leadership capabilities.
• Strong multidisciplinary team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Clinical Expertise

• Palliative medicine
• Complex symptom management
• Pain management
• Oncology supportive care
• End-of-life care
• Advance care planning
• Goals-of-care discussions
• Family counseling and support
• Chronic and advanced illness management
• Psychosocial supportive care
• Inpatient palliative care
• Outpatient palliative care
• Home-care coordination where applicable
• Hospice care coordination where applicable
• Multidisciplinary care planning

Preferred Experience

• Tertiary-care hospital experience
• Cancer center experience
• Dedicated palliative care unit experience
• Advanced pain and symptom management
• Oncology supportive care
• End-of-life care
• Palliative care service development
• Clinical quality improvement projects

Professional Competencies

• Compassionate patient-centered clinical practice
• Advanced communication in sensitive clinical situations
• Strong symptom assessment and management skills
• Effective family and caregiver communication
• Multidisciplinary clinical leadership
• Sound ethical and clinical decision-making
• Evidence-based palliative care practice
• Teaching and professional mentorship
• Quality improvement and patient-safety awareness
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Family benefits according to organizational policy
• Health insurance coverage
• Annual leave and flight allowance

  About the Company

  Allocation Assist Middle East supports the recruitment of qualified medical professionals for healthcare opportunities across the region. The company focuses on connecting experienced specialists and consultants with suitable clinical roles while supporting candidates through the recruitment process.