Professor Surgical Oncology

Docdort; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced training labs

Leadership pathway

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Docdort is expanding its surgical oncology faculty to lead education, innovation and compassionate cancer care across India. The role entails performing complex oncologic resections and advancing multi-disciplinary teams in a high-volume setting.

You will oversee training programs, contribute to clinical research, and help establish national protocol guidelines while ensuring patient safety and ethical care standards.

Qualifications

• DNB/MS General Surgery or equivalent board certification is required.
• DM/MCh Surgical Oncology or equivalent subspecialty training is required.
• FMAS or FICS certification is preferred or required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical oncology services focusing on breast, GI, HPB, and head & neck cancers.
• Mentor residents and fellows in surgical technique and perioperative care.
• Design and implement clinical research protocols with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Robotic surgery

EUS

Fluoroscopy-guided

ACLS/BLS

NCCN/ESMO guidelines

Education

DNB/MS General Surgery

DM/MCh Surgical Oncology

FMAS or FICS certification

Job description

About The Opportunity

A leading healthcare innovator in India's academic and clinical oncology sector, we are building a next-generation cancer care ecosystem that merges cutting-edge surgical research with mission-driven patient outcomes. Our surgical oncology division drives high-impact clinical trials, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and national protocol development - shaping the future of cancer surgery across tier-1 and tier-2 cities. We're expanding our faculty to lead education, innovation, and compassionate care at scale.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead surgical oncology services with focus on breast, GI, hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB), and head & neck cancers - performing complex resections and reconstructive procedures.
• Oversee trainee education: mentor residents and fellows in surgical technique, perioperative care, and tumor board decision-making.
• Design and implement clinical research protocols - collaborating with pathology, radiology, and medical oncology to drive multidisciplinary outcomes.
• Contribute to institutional cancer registry development and quality benchmarking aligned with NCCN and NCSI guidelines.
• Represent the institution in national oncology forums, guideline committees, and surgical skill workshops.
• Advocate for patient safety, surgical innovation, and ethical standards in high-volume cancer surgery settings.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• DNB/MS General Surgery
• DM/MCh Surgical Oncology
• FMAS or FICS certification
• Robotic Surgery Training (Da Vinci or equivalent)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) proficiency
• Fluoroscopy-guided procedures
• ONCO-PROTON certified (if applicable)
• ACLS/BLS certified

Preferred

• Published research in surgical oncology journals (PubMed-indexed)
• Experience in setting up cancer surgery fellowships or training programs
• Participation in NCCN/ESMO tumor board protocols

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Unlimited access to advanced surgical simulation labs and robotic training modules
• Leadership pathway: Opportunity to lead divisional strategy and national collaborations
• Work-life integration: Flexible scheduling within a mission-driven, patient-first culture

Skills: cancer,surgical oncology,research,oncology,surgery