Consultant - Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,155 - 403,966; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai is seeking a Consultant in Pediatric Neuro Oncology to provide advanced clinical care for children with CNS tumors. This full-time role requires 8-10 years of post-specialisation experience, where you will manage complex cases and lead treatment planning.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized medical degree, board certification, and fellowship training in Pediatric Neuro Oncology, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of post‑specialization experience in paediatric neuro‑oncology.
• Expertise in managing complex pediatric CNS tumors and advanced neuro‑oncology therapies.
• Strong communication skills for working with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric CNS tumors and treatment complications.
• Lead individualized treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to clinical research and service development.

Skills

Pediatric neuro‑oncology

Pediatric CNS tumour management

Pediatric oncology

Chemotherapy planning

Immunotherapy

Clinical trials

Service development

Family counselling

Education

Medical degree (MD, MBBS or equivalent)

Board certification in Paediatric Oncology or Paediatric Haematology‑Oncology

Fellowship training in Paediatric Neuro Oncology

Job description

Consultant – Pediatric Neuro Oncology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician specializing in pediatric CNS tumors, neuro‑oncologic complications, advanced cancer therapies and long‑term survivorship care. This role is suited for a consultant who can lead complex pediatric neuro‑oncology cases, support multidisciplinary treatment planning, contribute to service development and provide compassionate care for children and families throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up.

Key details of the role can be found below.

Job Snapshot

• Role: Consultant – Pediatric Neuro Oncology
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Experience: 8–10 years post‑specialization
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Salary: USD 85,000 – 110,000 (estimated range based on similar jobs in the city)

Job Details

The Consultant – Pediatric Neuro Oncology will provide advanced clinical care for children with primary central nervous system tumours, rare brain tumours, complex neuro‑oncologic disorders and treatment‑related complications. The position supports a comprehensive paediatric oncology and neurology programme by combining expert diagnosis, individualized therapy planning, multidisciplinary coordination, family counselling, academic contribution and long‑term survivorship care.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage paediatric central nervous system tumours, including medulloblastoma, ependymoma, gliomas, germ cell tumours, craniopharyngioma and rare paediatric brain tumours.
• Lead individualized treatment planning using chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, radiotherapy coordination and surgical planning with paediatric neurosurgery teams.
• Manage neuro‑oncology treatment complications, including neurotoxicity, endocrinopathies, neurological deficits, treatment side effects and long‑term survivorship concerns.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for children with complex neuro‑oncologic conditions and related complications.
• Coordinate care with paediatric oncology, paediatric neurology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, rehabilitation, nursing, pharmacy and allied health teams.
• Participate in tumour boards, multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical pathway planning and complex care reviews.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, risks and follow‑up plans clearly and compassionately to children, parents and caregivers.
• Support shared decision‑making with families while considering clinical evidence, patient needs, psychosocial factors and long‑term quality of life.
• Work with child life specialists, psychologists, social workers and rehabilitation teams to support emotional, developmental and practical patient needs.
• Contribute to the development of paediatric neuro‑oncology services, clinical protocols, care pathways and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior doctors, fellows, residents, medical students and clinical staff within the paediatric oncology programme.
• Participate in clinical trials, research projects, institutional review work, academic conferences, case reports and publications.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment plans, consent documentation, progress notes and follow‑up reports in line with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree (MD, MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Board certification in Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Haematology‑Oncology or an equivalent recognised specialty.
• Fellowship training in Paediatric Neuro Oncology from a recognised centre.
• Minimum 8–10 years of post‑specialisation experience, including consultant‑level paediatric neuro‑oncology practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex paediatric CNS tumours, rare brain tumours and advanced neuro‑oncology therapies.
• Strong experience with chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, radiotherapy planning coordination and multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Ability to manage treatment‑related complications, survivorship issues, neurotoxicity, endocrine effects and long‑term follow‑up needs.
• Background in tertiary‑care hospitals, internationally accredited centres, academic medical programmes or comprehensive paediatric oncology services preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support service development, protocol creation and quality improvement work.
• Experience in clinical research, teaching, publications, tumour boards or clinical trials highly valued.
• Excellent communication and counselling skills for working with children, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills an advantage.
• Commitment to evidence‑based medicine, patient safety, ethical care and family‑centred paediatric oncology practice.

Skills Set

• Pediatric neuro‑oncology
• Pediatric CNS tumour management
• Pediatric oncology
• Pediatric haematology‑oncology
• Medulloblastoma care
• Ependymoma management
• Pediatric glioma treatment
• Germ cell tumour care
• Craniopharyngioma management
• Rare paediatric brain tumours
• Chemotherapy planning
• Targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Radiotherapy coordination
• Pediatric neurosurgery collaboration
• Neurotoxicity management
• Endocrinopathy monitoring
• Survivorship care
• Tumour board participation
• Clinical trials
• Research and publications
• Family counselling
• Multidisciplinary care coordination
• Service development
• Clinical protocol development
• Teaching and mentoring