Job Description

Role Overview
A senior surgical oncology consultant responsible for delivering advanced cancer surgery services within a leading tertiary hospital in Dubai. The role focuses on comprehensive oncologic care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to the growth of a modern, evidence?based cancer program.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert management of solid organ malignancies, including breast, GI, hepatobiliary, endocrine, soft?tissue, and other complex oncologic conditions.
• Perform advanced oncologic surgeries using modern open, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive techniques.
• Lead multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive care teams.
• Oversee pre?operative evaluation, surgical planning, intraoperative decision?making, and post?operative follow?up.
• Ensure adherence to international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and documentation.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, morbidity & mortality reviews, and service development initiatives.
• Teach, mentor, and support residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
• Engage in research, innovation, and evidence?based practice to enhance cancer outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• American Board or Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) certification in Surgical Oncology.
• Minimum 8-10 years post?training experience in a high?volume tertiary or academic center.
• Proven expertise in complex cancer surgery and multidisciplinary cancer care pathways.
• Proficiency with modern surgical technologies and minimally invasive approaches.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Eligibility for DHA Consultant License.

Preferred Subspecialty Interests

• Breast oncology
• GI / Colorectal oncology
• Hepatobiliary oncology
• Endocrine oncology
• Sarcoma / soft?tissue tumors
• Minimally invasive oncologic surgery

Skills Required