Staff Physician - Preventive Oncology (IM / Family Medicine)

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 502,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Housing support

Annual flights

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

End-of-service benefits

Continuing professional development

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Staff Physician specialized in preventive oncology. The role supports preventive oncology and cancer risk-reduction services by assessing cancer risk, promoting evidence-based screening, and coordinating investigations and referrals.

You will collaborate with primary care, genetics, radiology, and oncology teams to educate patients on screening options and lifestyle modification while maintaining accurate medical records and

Qualifications

• Recognized specialist qualification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Experience in preventive medicine, cancer risk assessment or screening.
• Eligibility for UAE health authority licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preventive health assessments and review personal and family medical histories.
• Evaluate cancer risk factors and identify patients who may benefit from enhanced screening or specialist assessment.
• Provide evidence-based counselling on cancer prevention, lifestyle modification, and risk reduction.
• Recommend age- and risk-appropriate screening in accordance with applicable clinical guidelines.
• Coordinate referrals for genetic counselling, oncology assessment, or further diagnostic investigations when indicated.
• Monitor patients with elevated risk and support continuity of preventive care.
• Collaborate with primary care, oncology, genetics, radiology, and other relevant departments.
• Educate patients on screening options, benefits, limitations, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in preventive-care quality-improvement initiatives.

Job description

Staff Physician Preventive Oncology

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Facility Type: Premium Private Hospital

Department: Preventive Medicine and Cancer Risk Reduction

Estimated Salary Package

Benefits amp Allowances: Potential benefits may include medical insurance, housing support, annual flights, relocation assistance, visa sponsorship, end-of-service benefits and continuing professional development, subject to the final contract.

Overview

A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician with a background in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine to support preventive oncology and cancer risk-reduction services. The role focuses on assessing individual cancer risk, promoting evidence-based screening, providing preventive health counselling, and coordinating appropriate investigations and referrals.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preventive health assessments and review personal and family medical histories.
• Evaluate relevant cancer risk factors and identify patients who may benefit from enhanced screening or specialist assessment.
• Provide evidence-based counselling on cancer prevention, lifestyle modification, and risk reduction.
• Recommend age- and risk-appropriate screening in accordance with applicable clinical guidelines.
• Coordinate referrals for genetic counselling, specialist oncology assessment, or further diagnostic investigations when indicated.
• Monitor patients with elevated risk and support continuity of preventive care.
• Collaborate with primary care, oncology, genetics, radiology, and other relevant departments.
• Educate patients on screening options, potential benefits, limitations, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in preventive-care quality-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Recognized specialist qualification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, as appropriate to the position.
• Relevant experience in preventive medicine, cancer risk assessment, screening, or related clinical services.
• Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based cancer prevention and screening recommendations.
• Strong communication, counselling, and clinical coordination skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient education, and evidence-based preventive care.

Recognized specialist qualification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, as appropriate to the position.Relevant experience in preventive medicine, cancer risk assessment, screening, or related clinical services.Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required.Knowledge of evidence-based cancer prevention and screening recommendations.Strong communication, counselling, and clinical coordination skills.Commitment to ethical practice, patient education, and evidence-based preventive care.