Consultant Pediatric Hematologist & Oncologist

About the role

The Consultant Pediatric Hematologist & Oncologist provides expert medical care for children with benign hematological disorders, working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high‑quality, safe patient management in line with SEHA standards.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat and manage benign hematological conditions such as iron‑deficiency anemia, thalassemia, sickle‑cell disease, ITP, hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests including complete blood counts, coagulation profiles, iron studies and bone‑marrow biopsies.
• Manage anticoagulation therapy and monitor related complications.
• Collaborate with laboratory hematology teams for accurate diagnosis and ongoing monitoring.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings for complex case discussions.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including emergency hematology consultations.
• Document assessments, investigations and treatment plans using SEHA’s electronic medical record system.
• Educate patients and families about disease management, treatment options and prognosis.
• Engage in continuing medical education, audits, research and quality‑improvement activities.
• Adhere to infection‑control protocols, clinical safety standards and DOH medical‑ethics guidelines.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Residency in Internal Medicine followed by subspecialty training in Hematology.
• Board certification in Hematology or Hematology & Oncology (American Board, Arab Board, MRCP‑Hematology or equivalent).
• Valid DOH Specialist License in Hematology or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum 3–5 years post‑residency experience in hematology, with a focus on benign conditions; experience with thalassemia, hemophilia and anticoagulation preferred.

Required skills

• Interpretation of laboratory tests (CBC, coagulation, iron studies, bone‑marrow biopsy).
• Management of anticoagulation therapy.
• Proficiency with SEHA’s electronic medical record (EMR) system.