Staff Physician Neuro-Oncology

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician for Medical Oncology/Neuro-oncology. This role involves diagnosing, preventing, and treating illnesses for patients within the Cancer Institute. The ideal candidate should hold an MD or equivalent, have a specialization in Medical Oncology, and possess a fellowship in Neuro-oncology. This position requires at least two years of experience and the ability to manage healthcare teams. Proficiency in English is required, and Arabic skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-qualification experience from Tier 1 countries.
• Valid License/Registration to practice in home country.
• Effective management of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides care to patients within the Cancer Institute.
• Prescribes and administers medical treatments.
• Analyzes records and test results to diagnose patients.

Skills

Team management

English proficiency

Arabic language skills

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree

Completion of a recognized specialization in Medical Oncology

Fellowship or subspecialty training in Neuro-oncology

Job description

Staff Physician, Medical Oncology / Neuro-oncology for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

JOB SUMMARY: This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Cancer Institute – Oncology specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD. Specifically interested in Neuro-oncology.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Cancer Institute – Oncology specialty
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient's medical condition
• Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
• Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
• Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate
• Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff

Experience Requirements

• Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification. Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR (https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr)
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment
• Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
• Ability to speak and write in English is required; Arabic language skills are preferred

Qualification Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree
• Completion of a recognized specialization in Medical Oncology from Tier 1 Countries (Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr)
• Fellowship or subspecialty training focused on Neuro-oncology

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. The hospital offers advanced tertiary medical services through a range of specialties and subspecialties, with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.

Ownership

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare.

Estimated Service Area

This strategically located multi-specialty tertiary care facility with adjacent clinic houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of inpatient units totaling 364 beds (expandable to 490). It includes space for operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high-fidelity clinical simulation center. The hospital uses advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records to serve local and international patients.

Number of Beds

364 beds (expandable to 490)

Community Details

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