Chief of Radiation Oncology

About the role

Black Pearl Consult is recruiting a Chief of Radiation Oncology to lead clinical services at a comprehensive cancer centre in the UAE. The role suits a consultant who combines excellent patient care with service development, academic contribution and innovation in radiotherapy. You will lead the growth of radiation oncology services and work closely with medical physics, radiation therapy and multidisciplinary cancer teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and service delivery across radiation oncology.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary cancer care and contribute to tumour boards.
• Develop treatment protocols, urgent radiotherapy pathways and disease-specific programmes.
• Guide the use of radiation oncology staff, treatment planning and technology.
• Build research and clinical trial activity and support academic partnerships.
• Mentor consultants, trainees and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop the division's workforce and oversee quality, safety, access and performance.

Required profile

• Consultant-level qualifications meeting Tier 1 requirements under the UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• A fellowship in Radiation Oncology or equivalent.
• A confirmed DHA Consultant licence.
• At least 10 years of consultant-level Radiation Oncology experience in a leading cancer centre or academic medical centre.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience within a radiation oncology department, service line or cancer centre.
• Demonstrated experience developing radiation oncology programmes.
• Excellent written and spoken English; a Master's degree or PhD in healthcare management or a related field is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong expertise in radiotherapy planning, treatment delivery and quality assurance.
• Experience with advanced radiotherapy technologies, multidisciplinary cancer care and clinical research.