Palliative Care Consultant — End-of-Life & Symptom Care

Allocation Assist; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Flight allowance

Relocation assistance

CME support

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Care for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on specialist pain and symptom management, and compassionate end-of-life care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead clinical governance, education, and service development while collaborating with oncology, internal medicine, and nursing. The ideal candidate has at least five years post-board experience and DOH Abu Dhabi licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of accredited specialty training in Palliative Medicine.
• Recognized fellowship in Palliative Care.
• Board certification recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum 5 years of post-board or post-fellowship experience as a Consultant.
• Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; English required; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients requiring specialist palliative care.
• Develop individualized treatment and symptom management plans.
• Provide specialist consultation for pain management and complex symptom control.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
• Conduct family meetings to discuss goals of care and treatment preferences.
• Participate in education, governance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Palliative Medicine fellowship

DOH Abu Dhabi licensure eligibility

Job description

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Care for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on specialist pain and symptom management, and compassionate end-of-life care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead clinical governance, education, and service development while collaborating with oncology, internal medicine, and nursing. The ideal candidate has at least five years post-board experience and DOH Abu Dhabi licensure eligibility.