Senior Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Doctor Expat; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Family medical cover

Job summary

Doctor Expat in Dubai is recruiting a Senior Consultant in Palliative Medicine to help build a new dedicated cancer hospital and establish its palliative and supportive care service. The role offers the opportunity to shape a brand-new facility from the ground up and lead a multidisciplinary team across clinical and operational domains.

Candidates should have several years at consultant level in a cancer hospital or cancer centre and hold specialist certification in Palliative Medicine, with

Qualifications

• Several years of consultant-level experience in a cancer hospital or cancer centre.
• Specialist certification in Palliative Medicine and UAE licensing eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Establish the palliative and supportive care service for the new cancer hospital.

Skills

Palliative medicine

Education

Specialist certification in Palliative Medicine (e.g. CCT UK)

Eligible for UAE licensing

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode:

On-site

Date Posted:

9 October 2026

Job Description / Role:

A leading healthcare organisation in Dubai is building a new, dedicated cancer hospital and is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to establish its palliative and supportive care service.

The role offers the chance to shape a new cancer hospital from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish the palliative and supportive care service for the new cancer hospital.

Experience Required:

• Several years at consultant level, with substantial experience in a dedicated cancer hospital or cancer centre.

Education Qualifications:

• Specialist certification in Palliative Medicine (e.g. CCT UK, or a recognised European specialist qualification).


• Eligible for UAE licensing.

Skills Required:

• Palliative medicine

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

Attractive, tax-free salary package, negotiable for the right candidate.

• Government benefits, including family medical cover.

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

A recruitment platform for medical professionals seeking roles abroad. It connects doctors and specialists with hospitals and clinics internationally, supporting licensing guidance, applications and relocation to new healthcare markets.

Company Industry:

Healthcare Jobs

Department / Functional Area:

Palliative Medicine

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)