Oncology Specialist

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• **Patient Care:**
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, take medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate personalized treatment plans for injuries, illnesses, and disorders within the specialty.
• **Treatment and Procedures:**
• Prescribe and administer appropriate medication, therapy, or other specialized medical care and perform necessary procedures/surgeries related to the specialty.
• **Collaboration and Consultation:**
• Liaise and consult with other medical specialists, departments, and support services to ensure holistic and integrated patient care.
• **Documentation:**
• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• **Quality Improvement and Research:**
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and research activities to enhance patient safety and care standards.
• **Supervision and Education:**
• Provide instruction, guidance, and supervision to junior medical staff, residents, and students.
• **Communication:**
• Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner, obtaining informed consent for procedures as required.
• **Compliance:**
• Adhere to all hospital departmental and divisional policies, procedures, and DOH regulations, including occupational health and safety guidelines and infection control protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

• **Education:**
• An MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.
• **Post-Graduate Training:**
• Completion of a structured clinical residency or fellowship program in the relevant specialization.
• **Experience:**
• A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience post-specialization, depending on the DOH tier classification qualifications and specific hospital requirements.
• **Licensing:**
• **DOH License:**
• A valid Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi license or an eligibility letter to practice in Abu Dhabi is highly preferred.
• **Valid Registration:**
• Must provide evidence of a current, valid license from the country of last or current practice.
• **Good Standing:**
• A current Certificate of Good from the relevant licensing authority.
• **Examinations:**
• Successful completion of the DOH licensing exam (may involve an oral assessment depending on the specialty).
• **Skills**
• : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous medical education (CME/CPD).
• **Language**
• : Fluency in English and Arabic is required, and competence in other languages is often a distinct asset.