Nursing Director - Oncology

Black Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Academic Medical Center in Dubai is searching for a Nursing Director for a new world-class Cancer Center. The role seeks a senior nursing leader with experience in top-tier oncology institutions, capable of leading large teams and developing cancer care standards. This position entails strategic and operational responsibilities including team development, policy creation, and driving excellence in patient safety within a supportive and transformative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in top-tier academic cancer hospitals.
• Experience in leading large nursing teams (200+ nurses).
• History of commissioning or transforming specialized cancer programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and operational readiness of the Cancer Nursing Directorate.
• Mentor and uplift oncology nursing teams.
• Create policies aligned with global cancer-care standards.
• Drive transformation and patient safety initiatives.
• Contribute to research and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in oncology nursing

Team building and mentoring

Policy and procedure development

Collaboration with senior leadership

Education

Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Black Pearl has been exclusively retained by a major Academic Medical Center in the GCC to recruit a highly accomplished Nursing Director for a newly established, world-class Cancer Center. This is a confidential search targeted at senior nursing leaders from leading oncology institutions worldwide.

This cancer center is positioned to become one of the region’s top oncology facilities, supported by international partners in the US and UK, with a senior leadership team that includes world-renowned oncologists and technical experts. Their vision is to build a center with best-in-class :

• Cancer care pathways
• Sub-specialized oncology services
• Chemo / heme / radiology / infusion programs
• Global-standard nursing excellence
• Advanced technologies and research platforms

Role Summary

The Nursing Director will play a strategic and operational leadership role to shape, commission, and operationalize the nursing function of the new oncology center. This role requires a seasoned oncology nursing leader who has worked in top-tier academic cancer hospitals, has experience leading large nursing teams (200+ nurses), and has contributed to commissioning or transforming specialized cancer programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the development, commissioning, and operational readiness of the Cancer Nursing Directorate.
• Build and develop oncology nursing teams; mentor, coach, and uplift nursing capability.
• Create policies, pathways, procedures, and education programs aligned with global cancer-care standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Chair of Oncology (US), Director of Oncology (UK), and Dubai Health senior leadership.
• Drive transformation, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and a culture of excellence.
• Contribute to research initiatives, multidisciplinary programs, and continuous improvement.
• Lead with emotional intelligence—energize teams, engage staff, and merge Dubai Health’s culture with the new Cancer Center.
• Make fair, balanced decisions and champion a supportive environment.