Nursing Director - Oncology

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an accomplished Nursing Director for a newly established Cancer Center. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in oncology nursing, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in developing policies and guiding nursing teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape nursing operations at a world-class facility in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Oncology Department including leadership roles.
• Experience in commissioning oncology units and managing departmental operations.
• Strong knowledge of oncology nursing practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the development and operational readiness of the Cancer Nursing Directorate.
• Build and develop oncology nursing teams; mentor, coach and uplift nursing capability.
• Create policies and education programs aligned with global cancer-care standards.

Skills

Leadership in oncology nursing

Policy and procedure development

Staff mentoring and coaching

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing

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.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Oncology Department including leadership roles.
• Experience in commissioning oncology units and managing departmental operations.
• Strong knowledge of oncology nursing practices, clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in staff development, mentoring and leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and quality improvement programs.

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