Staff Physician, Preventive Oncology - IM / Family Medicine For Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Foundation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Consultant Physician specialized in cancer prevention. In this role, you will provide personalized medical care, manage high-risk patients, and collaborate with specialists to ensure comprehensive healthcare. Ideal candidates hold an MD or equivalent qualification and have significant experience in complex cases and cancer risk assessment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of post-qualification experience for Tier 1 country physicians.
• Minimum five years of post-qualification experience for Tier 2 country physicians.
• Certification in Genomics Cancer Risk Assessment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized medical care focused on cancer prevention.
• Manage and monitor high-risk patients with targeted strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists for comprehensive care.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Team management

Risk estimation models

Effective communication

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification

Specialty qualification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Job description

Overview

This is a Consultant Physician position responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Cancer Institute at CCAD. We are seeking a physician with a strong background in preventive health, specifically in the management of patients at high risk for cancers, to join the Cancer Institute.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized medical care focused on cancer prevention, and wellness optimization.
• Understanding of risk estimation models for risk stratification purposes
• Understanding in requesting and interpreting germline genetic cancer panels
• Manage and monitor high-risk patients to personalize precision prevention strategies using NCCN, ACMG and other guidelines
• Oversee comprehensive medical assessments, diagnostics, and integrative care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists in oncology, nutrition, genetic counselling, and other subspecialties.
• Guide patients through advanced screening, early detection, and lifestyle-based intervention strategies.
• Contribute to program development in precision and longevity medicine research
• Evaluates patients and records applicable notes about patients' 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
• 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, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff.

Experience Requirements

• For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification in managing complex and high-risk medical cases.
• For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional experience post qualification in managing complex and high-risk medical cases.
• Demonstrated interest or certification in Genomics Cancer Risk Assessment
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (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

Education Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution
• Completion of a specialty qualification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in the Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2025.
• Previous clinical and administrative experience and/or training in oncology high risk and/or survivorship programs