Senior Palliative Care Consultant | CME, Relocation

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave and flight allowance

CME support

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a seasoned Consultant in Palliative Care to join our Abu Dhabi clinical team. You will lead symptom management, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support families navigating end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes teaching, CME participation, and ongoing quality improvement within a multidisciplinary environment. English proficiency is essential; Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Accredited specialty training in Palliative Medicine with fellowship/subspecialty certification.
• Board Certification recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-board/fellowship experience as a Consultant in Palliative Care.
• Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients requiring palliative and end-of-life care.
• Develop individualized treatment and symptom management plans for patients with advanced or chronic illnesses.
• Provide expert consultation for pain management and complex symptom control.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including oncology, internal medicine, critical care, nursing, psychology, social work, and rehabilitation services.
• Conduct family meetings and facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making.
• Ensure continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, home care, and hospice settings where applicable.
• Participate in development and implementation of palliative care policies, protocols, and clinical pathways.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Support the growth and development of palliative care services within the organization.
• Provide teaching and mentorship to physicians, residents, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME), conferences, and departmental educational activities.
• Promote awareness of palliative care principles among healthcare providers and the community.
• Participate in clinical research, audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Maintain professional competency and comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Pain management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Specialty training in Palliative Medicine with fellowship/subspecialty certification

DOH Abu Dhabi consultant licensure eligibility

Job description

Allocation Assist seeks a seasoned Consultant in Palliative Care to join our Abu Dhabi clinical team. You will lead symptom management, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support families navigating end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes teaching, CME participation, and ongoing quality improvement within a multidisciplinary environment. English proficiency is essential; Arabic is advantageous.