Consultant - Pediatric Hematology Oncology HSCT

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant in Pediatric Hematology Oncology HSCT in Dubai to lead complex pediatric cancer and transplant care. The role encompasses inpatient and outpatient management, donor evaluation, conditioning, transplantation, engraftment surveillance, and post-transplant follow-up.

Candidates should hold pediatric subspecialty certification, extensive post-specialty experience, and strong leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• MD/MBBS or equivalent from a recognized medical school.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Additional training or substantial experience in HSCT and cellular therapies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and management for pediatric hematology and oncology patients.
• Manage leukemias and lymphomas in children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and treat solid tumors including brain tumors.
• Oversee HSCT programmes including donor evaluation and conditioning.
• Manage transplant complications and post-transplant follow-up.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and other specialists.
• Supervise fellows and teach residents and medical students.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

MD/MBBS or equivalent

Pediatrics specialization

Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Job description

Consultant - Pediatric Hematology Oncology HSCT Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant - Pediatric Hematology Oncology HSCT

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Experience: Significant post-specialty Consultant experience in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Consultant - Pediatric Hematology Oncology HSCT is an advanced Hospital and Health Care opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a physician with specialist expertise in pediatric hematological disorders, childhood cancers, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapy. The consultant will provide evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex malignancies, blood disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, immunodeficiencies, and conditions requiring autologous or allogeneic HSCT.

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

Clinical Scope

The Consultant will manage complex pediatric hematology and oncology cases across inpatient and outpatient settings. The position combines specialist cancer care with comprehensive transplant management, including donor evaluation, conditioning, transplantation, engraftment surveillance, post-transplant follow-up, and management of transplant-related complications. The role also supports cellular and advanced therapies, including CAR-T therapy where applicable, alongside multidisciplinary clinical service development, teaching, research, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation, diagnosis, and management for pediatric hematology and oncology patients.
• Manage acute and chronic leukemias in children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and treat lymphomas, brain tumors, and other solid tumors.
• Manage bone marrow failure syndromes.
• Provide specialist care for hemoglobinopathies and inherited blood disorders.
• Diagnose and manage bleeding and coagulation disorders.
• Treat immunodeficiency, immune dysregulation, and other complex hematological conditions.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
• Participate in donor evaluation and transplant preparation.
• Manage conditioning, transplantation, engraftment monitoring, and post-transplant follow-up.
• Diagnose and manage graft-versus-host disease, infections, graft failure, immune complications, and other post-transplant conditions.
• Contribute to the assessment and delivery of cellular and advanced therapies, including CAR-T therapy where applicable.
• Develop individualized treatment plans according to international clinical guidelines and institutional protocols.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, transplant meetings, and complex case conferences.
• Coordinate care with pediatric surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, infectious disease specialists, intensive care teams, and other relevant specialties.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations and participate in on-call or urgent clinical services as required.
• Communicate diagnoses, prognosis, treatment options, potential risks, and expected outcomes clearly to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical documentation.
• Participate in patient safety, clinical governance, accreditation, and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to clinical pathways, protocols, and the development of transplant and cellular therapy programs.
• Teach and supervise fellows, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support clinical research, publications, presentations, and institutional academic activities.

Qualifications

• MD, MBBS, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Additional recognized training or substantial experience in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy is highly desirable.
• Appropriate professional registration and eligibility for licensure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Current certification in relevant life-support programs as required by the institution.

Professional Experience

• Significant post-specialty experience as a Consultant in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex pediatric hematology and oncology cases.
• Strong clinical experience in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
• Experience with both allogeneic and autologous transplant programs is preferred.
• Experience with CAR-T or other advanced cellular therapies is highly desirable.
• Experience within multidisciplinary pediatric oncology and transplant services.
• Academic, research, teaching, or program-development experience is an advantage.

Specialist Competencies

• Advanced pediatric hematology and oncology knowledge.
• Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation expertise.
• Management of transplant-related complications.
• Contemporary cellular therapy and immunotherapy knowledge.
• Strong diagnostic and complex clinical decision-making capabilities.
• Multidisciplinary cancer and transplant care.
• Patient-centered and family-focused communication.
• Clinical leadership and service-development skills.
• Evidence-based medical practice.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, ethics, and professional standards.

Preferred Expertise

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in high-volume pediatric hematology, oncology, and HSCT centers. Experience with unrelated donor, haploidentical, or cord blood transplantation is desirable, as is practical exposure to CAR-T therapy, pediatric immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Experience developing or expanding HSCT and cellular therapy services, together with peer-reviewed publications, clinical research, academic teaching, or international fellowship and board certification from a recognized pediatric hematology and oncology program, is also advantageous.