55 Oncology Professionals jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Provides direct and indirect age-specific care for assigned patients in the Radiation Oncology Unit per scheduled shifts. Responsible for professional performance and safe patient care.The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination for patients across the healthcare continuum involving families. Abides by the Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, and national and international standards.

General:

• Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process:
  • Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
  • Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
  • Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
  • Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
  • Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revises the care plan as necessary.
  • Initiates appropriate transfer plan.
  • Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.
  • Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
  • Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
  • Performs clerical duties when needed.
  • Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others).
  • Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
• Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Performs safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
• Ensures completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
• Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic).
• Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams, incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication error reporting etc.).
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Maintains mandatory educational requirements.
• Performs additional duties when required.

Unit Specific:

• Performs nursing interventions/procedures per established standards of care ( Competency List “Green Book” ) policy and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Preparing assessments before radiation therapy to evaluate patients' readiness and suitability for treatment.
  • Assisting oral mucositis, a common side effect of cancer treatment, specifically focusing on oncology patients to alleviate symptoms and improve oral health.
  • Aiding in radiation implant therapy, a specialized form of radiation treatment involving the placement of radioactive sources directly into the tumour site.
  • Ensuring radiation safety protocols are strictly followed during all stages of treatment, particularly emphasizing safety measures specific to oncology settings.
  • Overseeing external radiation therapy procedures to deliver precise doses of radiation to target areas while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

Preceptor’s Responsibilities (when applicable):

• Completes the Preceptor workshop and meets the criteria indicators for the preceptor role on the unit.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the individualized competency-based orientation in collaboration with the orientee, nurse manager, and clinical resource nurse.
• Provides appropriate feedback on time to orientee and Nurse Manager.
• Provides objective documentation to the nurse manager utilizing the American Hospital Dubai's established standards of care ( Competency List “Green Book and Blue Book” ).

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
• Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
• For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
• Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in Radiation Oncology Nursing.
• Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients.
• Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
• Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs.

The role of the staff nurse encompasses providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic radiation oncology environment.

• Staff nurses are accountable for delivering direct and indirect age-specific care to assigned patients during scheduled shifts. This involves utilizing the nursing process to perform thorough patient assessments, continually monitoring critical care needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless patient care.

1. Clinical Care: Staff nurses will prioritize patient care based on individual needs, revise care plans as necessary, and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.
2. Collaboration and Leadership: These professionals will collaborate with healthcare providers, participate in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement activities, and engage in ongoing educational development to maintain clinical and professional competency.
3. Patient Safety: Ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff is paramount, including proper handling and administration of medications.
4. Preceptor Responsibilities: Experienced staff nurses will serve as preceptors, guiding new hires through individualized competency-based orientations, providing feedback, and documenting progress according to established standards.

• Participate in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Oversee external radiation therapy procedures to deliver precise doses of radiation while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.
• Prepare assessments before radiation therapy to evaluate patients' readiness for treatment.
• Assist patients in alleviating symptoms related to cancer treatment, such as oral mucositis.
• Ensure adherence to strict radiation safety protocols throughout all stages of treatment.

This position offers an opportunity to work within a comprehensive healthcare system, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement.

A Radiation Therapist Lead is needed to oversee and guide the team in various aspects of our workflow, ensuring seamless operations from patient referral to follow-up care.

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy/Radiotherapy and a current/valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License.
• The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience as a Senior Radiation Therapist.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and uphold patient dignity and respect religious and cultural beliefs.
2. Prioritize and maintain own workload, including organizing the daily scheduling of the machines.
3. Review workflow processes pertinent to the area of work and recommend and implement changes to ensure efficient and smooth running of the machine.
4. Create and support an environment which fosters teamwork, cooperation and respect for cultural diversity.
5. Coordinate and complete tasks within all areas of the Radiotherapy Department pertinent to their scope of work on time.
6. Be accountable for the use of patients and hospital resources.
7. Attend daily radiotherapy meetings.
8. Perform additional duties when required.
9. Confirm the identity of the patient, images and clinical records, including carrying out patient safety checks before delivering radiation doses such as allergy and pregnancy status.
10. Acquire images, data and reference material for radiotherapy processes in CT and on treatment verification and can review the suitability and quality of these images.
11. Ensure patient preparation (bowel, prep, bladder prep, anal markers, markers for painful sites, etc) has been done and is relevant to the area being scanned and treated, by referring to local protocols.
12. Confirm the location of the region of interest to be scanned.
13. Select all equipment parameters required for image acquisition and check compliance with procedure.
14. Select appropriate immobilization devices for the area to be treated, including able to make masks for Head and neck treatments.
15. Position the patient on the CT scanner by adjusting their clothes in accordance to the area being scanned to allow optimal outcomes and prevent the appearance of artefacts, whilst ensuring the patient's dignity comfort and self-respect are maintained at all times.
16. Marks reference points for further imaging and treatment on the patient's body/immobilization/positioning devices.
17. Conducts mould room work such as making electron cut-outs and bolus, taking into account safe working practices.
18. Supports and monitors the patient throughout all procedures. This involves observing the patient, equipment and the room to detect any untoward events which may affect patient safety and impact the safe delivery of radiation dose.
19. Recognizes and assesses treatment discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to determine whether treatment can proceed or further action is required.
20. Assesses patients for side effects and refers them to other multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).
21. Reviews any deviations from the protocol and take appropriate action.
22. Checks all machine parameters, settings, monitoring and measuring devices used on the machines for function and accuracy of setting before treatment is delivered.
23. Delivers the dose according to the treatment plan.
24. Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) procedures for treatment plans – such as weekly chart checks, morning QA procedures, treatment reviewed and treatment approval checks.
25. Maintains an up-to-date record of machine and equipment fault logs. This includes reporting to relevant authorities about any out-of-tolerance measurements.
26. Adapts and implements new treatment techniques.
27. Recognizes situations where you need to seek advice/support from appropriate sources and respond appropriately (e.g. where the competency required exceeds your personal level of competence or where there is reason for concern about the patient's suitability for the prescribed treatment).
28. Makes a final critical evaluation of the environment and patient before delivery of a radiation dose.
29. Locates and provides accurate permanent record of the radiotherapy treatment given.
30. Collates relevant patient data and patient treatment-related data and checks for validity, consistency and completeness.
31. Checks the validity and relevance of the treatment prescription against defined departmental protocols. This includes paying particular attention to dose-related elements such as those that appear to be outside normal values.
32. Transfers data according to departmental protocols (e.g. able to record all relevant CT information in ARIA).
33. Uses ARIA to generate reports that are already built-in into the system.
34. Demonstrates awareness of hospital policies regarding maintaining confidential records.
35. Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
36. Makes suggestions/implements process improvements in daily work.
37. Participates in the implementation of any new radiotherapy techniques for service development.
38. Participates in the implementation and improvement of the department's Quality System by assisting in reviewing and evaluating departmental policies and procedures.
39. Responds to incidents and errors by following hospital incident reporting policies.
40. Participates and supports clinical research and audits to enhance service improvement.
41. Uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform your practice.
42. Complies with health and safety procedures, including infection control.
43. Identifies and manages potential and actual risks to the quality and safety of practice. This also includes maintaining a safe working environment, by ensuring all areas are safe and clean to use.
44. Checks all personnel apart from the patient are out of the treatment/scanning room before delivering a radiation dose.
45. Completes ARIA competency log.
46. Uses Hospital Information Systems (HIS) such as Cerner to pull relevant data needed in ARIA.
47. Uses of the Activity Capture module of ARIA to capture Radiotherapy Activities for billing purposes.
48. Ensures continuous professional development (CPD) is continued by keeping abreast with the latest advancements in the radiotherapy field. This includes attending conferences and seminars.
49. Plays an active role in the training and development of other staff members such as reception staff and participates in new staff induction by acting as a mentor.
50. Participates in raising the profile of the radiotherapy profession in the UAE. This includes participating in hospital marketing strategies to promote the radiotherapy department such as participating in open days for American Hospital Dubai's staff and members of the public.
51. Attends manufacturer training courses as required to meet departmental needs.
52. Attends all mandatory hospital training programs and completes assigned SWANK courses
53. Evaluates and reflects on the quality of your work and make continuing improvements.

Our organization seeks a dedicated Medical Oncology Specialist to join our esteemed team of healthcare professionals. As a Staff Physician, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the growth of our institution.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent medical knowledge and skills, with the ability to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses effectively. Your expertise in medical oncology/neuro-oncology will be crucial in providing exceptional patient outcomes within our Cancer Institute - Oncology specialty.

We are looking for a candidate who is able to make informed medical decisions, provide compassionate care, and work collaboratively with patients and staff. If you are a motivated and empathetic professional with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, we encourage you to apply.

• Makes informed medical decisions and provides exceptional patient care.
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Analyzes records, reports, and test results to diagnose patient medical conditions.
• Interacts with patients to gather additional history and information about medical conditions.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions.
• Evaluates patients and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team.
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality patient treatment.
• Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate.

• Two (2) years of experience post-qualification for physicians from Tier 1 countries.
• Five (5) years of experience post-qualification for physicians from Tier 2 countries.
• Holds a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment.
• Meets Maintenance of Certification requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of healthcare professionals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.

Clinical Director for Oncology Services

• Lead a team of medical professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve clinical outcomes, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of services and promote a culture of excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide exceptional patient care.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to achieve departmental goals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and best practices in oncology.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of professionalism.

• Board-certified or board-eligible medical oncologist.
• Proven track record of leadership and management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

Submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, and relevant certifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ensures the quality and accuracy of pharmaceutical services by reviewing physician orders, dispensing medications, and maintaining precise medication profiles to prevent adverse reactions. Provides drug information to healthcare professionals, supervises pharmacy staff, and conducts patient education. Maintains organizational efficiency by overseeing medication preparation, conducting quality improvement activities, participating in regulatory compliance, and managing inventory. Ensures adherence to safety standards, facilitates insurance approvals, and handles financial transactions.

Quality and Accuracy:

• Reviews physician’s orders and prescriptions to ensure the appropriateness of drug therapy.
• Dispenses and compounds chemotherapy medications according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Ensures accurate dosage calculations and proper labelling of all oncology medications
• Inputs physician’s medication orders into Pharmacy Patient Medication Profile and maintains this profile and related records.
• Monitors patient medication profile to prevent drug interactions and allergic and adverse drug reactions.
• Provides drug information and communicates with prescribers, nurses and other staff regarding drug therapy or safe drug handling.
• Supervises Senior Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and other support staff in the performance of assigned duties.
• Performs patient teaching functions on appropriate use of medications.
• Monitors and oversees that the Pharmacy is kept in a neat, clean and orderly fashion

Quantity and Organizational Skills:

• Prepares and supervises the preparation of extemporaneously compounded medications, including products requiring aseptic techniques.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of cytotoxic drugs, requiring an aseptic technique.
• Clarifies any physician’s medication order with the physician and transcribes the physician’s telephoned orders onto the physician’s order sheet for Counter-signing by the physician.
• Supervises and maintains the routine pick-up and delivery of medication and the unit dose cart fill and cassette exchange process.
• Conducts orientation and educational programs as required
• Provides training to healthcare professionals, pharmacy staff, and patients on the safe and effective use of oncology medications.
• Stays updated on the latest developments in oncology pharmacy and share knowledge with the healthcare team.
• Conducts quality improvement tasks in conjunction with other staff members.
• Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in oncology pharmacy.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to oncology pharmacy services.
• Participates in assigned hospital committees.
• Reports adverse drug events and medication errors promptly.
• Participates in root cause analysis and contributes to the development of strategies to prevent future occurrences of adverse drug events.
• Gathers and analyses data for selected drug utilization reviews.
• Performs all duties in a professional, effective and confidential manner.
• Submits and follows up on insurance approvals for outpatient oncology prescriptions
• Oversees the excess, expiry and obsolete stock.
• Maintains stock returns for credits and outstanding orders.
• Ensures the follow-up for Defective products.
• Participates in cycle count as part of inventory management such as investigation of stock variances.
• Dispenses medications with proper labelling and instructions regarding the usage, dosage and information on side effects as well as precautions.
• Conducts inspections of medication storage and drug administration to ensure it is in line with laid down standards.
• Ensures that the patient billing process is adhered to.
• Process cash and card transactions in line with American Hospital Dubai's Finance policy.
• Assists in main pharmacy duties including inventory bi-annually, as and when required.
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned.
• Maintains a high level of performance on chemotherapy and other drug preparations utilizing the proper aseptic technique.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy/PharmD/Doctor of Pharmacy
• Current active home country registration
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License

• Minimum of five (5) years post-graduate experience in a Hospital of which at least two (3) years of experience in handling chemotherapy drugs.
• Knowledge of reconstitution and preparation of chemotherapy and other drugs (stability, incompatibility, appropriate dilutions).
• Knowledge of safe handling of chemotherapy drugs (precautions, disposing of waste, handling of spills).
• Knowledge of indications, action, side effects, adverse effects and appropriate use of all medications, specifically medications used in Oncology.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols.
• Knowledge of and ability to formulate policies and procedures specific to the preparation and safe handling of chemotherapy drugs as per Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) requirements.
• Ability to review orders for chemotherapy/cytotoxic drugs, taking into consideration patients' clinical conditions (creatinine clearance, etc.).

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Closing date: 12/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name:Larla Anne Brazil Landicho
Reference number: 64030

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital| Dubai | United Arab Emirates

To ensure effective and efficient pharmacy services, including safety compounding and dispensing of chemotherapy that complies with all relevant professional, patient safety and regulatory requirements

Coordinate orders and prescriptions for chemotherapy and supportive medications

Ensure adequate and optimal supply of medications with a focus on safety and efficient use of medication

Monitor and manage optimal chemotherapy drug dosing procedures

Provide relevant clinical services and support to cancer patients and internal professionals, including educational services where required

Ensure accurate and safe labelling,preparation and documentationof oncology medications according to professional standards and regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance and proper implementation of policies related to proper handling of cytotoxic agents

Ensure adequate collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams in planning and developing oncology programmes

Ensure compliance and proper input into oncology drug and treatment quality and patient safety programmes

A B. Pharm degree from an accredited institution and licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist with the relevant UAE healthcare authority

At least 3 years' experience as a qualified Pharmacist in a Hospital setting of which at least 2 years includes compounding experience

• UAE regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the healthcare industry and pharmaceutical product knowledge
• Patient experience principles and related best practice
• Ethical stock control practices and principles
• Stock System management systems
• Computer literacy (MS Office � Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Verbal and written communication skills in English

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family

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Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Oncology Nurse to join our healthcare team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will provide specialized nursing care to patients, ensuring high-quality clinical support and emotional care throughout treatment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology-specific treatments as per physician orders and protocols.
• Monitor patient response to treatments and promptly report any adverse reactions or complications.
• Provide pre- and post-treatment education to patients and families regarding care plans, medications, and side effects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medication administration and progress notes.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Adhere to infection control policies, safety standards, and DHA regulations.
• Assist in pain management and palliative care when necessary.
• Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during treatment journeys.

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Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• License: DHA License or DHA Eligibility
• Experience: 1–2 years of oncology nursing experience (hospital or cancer care center preferred).
• Knowledge of chemotherapy protocols and handling cytotoxic drugs.
• Excellent communication, patient care, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and emotionally challenging environment.

Job Type: Full-time

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Closing date: 12/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name:Larla Anne Brazil Landicho
Reference number: 64030

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital| Dubai | United Arab Emirates

To ensure effective and efficient pharmacy services, including safety compounding and dispensing of chemotherapy that complies with all relevant professional, patient safety and regulatory requirements

Coordinate orders and prescriptions for chemotherapy and supportive medications

Ensure adequate and optimal supply of medications with a focus on safety and efficient use of medication

Monitor and manage optimal chemotherapy drug dosing procedures

Provide relevant clinical services and support to cancer patients and internal professionals, including educational services where required

Ensure accurate and safe labelling,preparation and documentationof oncology medications according to professional standards and regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance and proper implementation of policies related to proper handling of cytotoxic agents

Ensure adequate collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams in planning and developing oncology programmes

Ensure compliance and proper input into oncology drug and treatment quality and patient safety programmes

A B. Pharm degree from an accredited institution and licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist with the relevant UAE healthcare authority

At least 3 years' experience as a qualified Pharmacist in a Hospital setting of which at least 2 years includes compounding experience

• UAE regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the healthcare industry and pharmaceutical product knowledge
• Patient experience principles and related best practice
• Ethical stock control practices and principles
• Stock System management systems
• Computer literacy (MS Office � Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Verbal and written communication skills in English

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family

Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.