Department Chair - Hematology & Oncology

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is seeking a Department Chair for Hematology & Oncology, overseeing clinical and operational leadership. This role involves strategic planning, managing patient care quality, and ensuring adherence to policy. The ideal candidate has significant experience in medical oncology and leadership within healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid License/Registration to practice.
• Capability to manage a healthcare team effectively.
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees integration of Hematology & Oncology services at Cancer Institute.
• Develops strategic plans and ensures compliance with CCAD policies.
• Manages human resources, fiscal responsibilities, and quality of patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Operational management

Communication

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO equivalent

Job description

Department Chair - Hematology & Oncology

Department Chair - Hematology & Oncology

Join the Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi as Chair of the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology. We are conducting a global search for accomplished, internationally recognized physician leaders. Interested candidates are invited to apply via LinkedIn. Interviews will take place in July.

Job Summary

This is a physician position and is responsible for the overall Medical Oncology leadership at Cancer Institute, including all issues regarding leadership, operational, fiscal and human resource management. This position is responsible for the integration of all Hematology & Oncology services at the Cancer Institute into CCAD’s strategic plan.

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within Cancer Institute
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Provides specific treatments and / or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
• Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient’s condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or making a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Supplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff

Leadership responsibilities

• Develops a strategic plan for the Division that supports the strategic direction of CCAD
• Defines the Division’s scope and direction in the areas of patient care, education and research
• Creates a vision and supports members of the Division in their pursuit of excellence in the areas of patient care, education and research
• Recommends criteria for selecting the Division's or services professional staff and choose or recommend individuals who meet those criteria.
• Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by the Division or service and have a process in place to respond to shortages.
• Provides orientation and training for all staff of the duties and responsibilities for the Division or service to which they are assigned.
• Responsible for recommending and monitoring outside sources of services that relate to the specialty.
• Promotes the retention of employees
• Assesses the cost effectiveness of practice at CCAD and recommends methods by which the most economical use of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals can be assured without compromising the medical necessities of treatment
• Develops and implements, in cooperation with Nursing, Administration and the Medical Staff, patient care policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and periodically updates them as needed
• Cooperates with leadership of other Divisions in setting strategy and providing care to patients
• Participates as a member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) and assumes administrative responsibilities on behalf of the organization as required

Operational responsibilities

• Oversees and resolves issues relating to resource utilization, productivity and other administrative functions
• Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the Division
• Ensures that the Division provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics to allow for an objective evaluation of clinical performance
• Identifies opportunities for Divisional performance improvement from both a clinical and administrative perspective and works toward enhancing performance to meet or exceed standards

Fiscal responsibilities

• Adheres to budget for the Division and analyzes and explains budget variances
• Ensures that all Division expenditures are in accordance with current CCAD policy

Human Resources Management responsibilities

• Participates in reviewing and approving plans and expenses involved in the recruitment of staff members
• Performs annual professional review for staff
• Monitors and ensures high quality education and research programs
• Recommends compensation adjustments or requirements that are within budget guidelines
• Helps to arbitrate disputes regarding compensation
• Recruits physician staff through a careful review of candidates and selection process

Experience Requirements

• For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification
• For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional experience post qualification
• Must hold a valid License / Registration to practice in their home country and / or country of last employment (where applicable)
• Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred

Education Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following : American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024.

About Us

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, is a multispecialty hospital on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic’s model of care, specifically designed to address a range of complex and critical care requirements unique to the residents and communities of the United Arab Emirates. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is composed of 15 institutes designed to put Patients First and align with the region’s specific healthcare needs. In all, more than 50 medical and surgical specialties are represented at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and are integrated to offer coordinated, multidisciplinary care for adult patients.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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