Consultant Pediatric Radiation Oncologist

🏥 Job Description - Consultant Pediatric Radiation Oncologist📍 PositionConsultant Pediatric Radiation Oncologist📍 LocationDubai / Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates🩺 Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Pediatric Radiation Oncologist to join a leading tertiary healthcare institution in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized radiation oncology services for infants, children, and adolescents with cancer, delivering advanced, evidence-based radiotherapy while working closely with pediatric oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care.Key Responsibilities Diagnose, evaluate, and manage pediatric patients requiring radiation therapy for malignant and selected benign conditions. Develop individualized radiotherapy treatment plans using evidence-based clinical protocols. Perform patient consultations, simulation, target volume delineation, treatment planning review, and radiation prescription. Deliver advanced radiation therapy techniques, including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, stereotactic radiotherapy, and proton therapy (where available). Monitor patients during treatment and manage acute and long-term radiation-related side effects. Collaborate with pediatric oncology multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies. Participate in pediatric tumor boards, clinical case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives. Provide long-term follow-up care, survivorship planning, and monitoring for late effects of radiation therapy. Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, expected outcomes, potential risks, and follow-up care. Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations, quality assurance standards, and hospital policies. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and medical records. Supervise junior physicians, residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals. Participate in clinical research, teaching, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activitiesRequirementsQualifications & Requirements MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by the relevant UAE health authority. Completion of an accredited residency in Radiation Oncology. Fellowship or subspecialty training in Pediatric Radiation Oncology is highly desirable. Board Certification or equivalent specialist qualification recognized under the UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR). Eligibility for or possession of a DHA, DOH, or MOHAP Consultant License. Experience Minimum 3-5 years of post-board experience as a Consultant Radiation Oncologist with significant experience in pediatric oncology (or as required by UAE licensing regulations). Experience treating pediatric brain tumors, sarcomas, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, retinoblastoma, lymphomas, and other childhood cancers requiring radiotherapy. Expertise in advanced radiotherapy planning and image-guided treatment techniques. Experience working in internationally accredited pediatric cancer centers or tertiary hospitals is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary pediatric oncology care. Skills & Competencies Expertise in pediatric radiation oncology and advanced radiotherapy techniques. Strong knowledge of pediatric cancer biology and radiation treatment protocols. Proficiency in radiation treatment planning systems and image-guided radiotherapy technologies. Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Strong communication and family counseling abilities. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary pediatric oncology teams. Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Leadership, mentoring, and teaching capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Fellowship from a recognized international Pediatric Radiation Oncology program. Western Board Certification or equivalent internationally recognized qualification (preferred). Experience with proton therapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. Active involvement in clinical research, publications, and medical educationBenefitsWhat We OfferCompetitive tax-free salary. Comprehensive health insurance. Annual airfare allowance. Annual paid leave. Continuing Medical Education (CME) support. Professional indemnity insurance. Relocation assistance (where applicable). Opportunity to work in a leading pediatric oncology center equipped with advanced radiotherapy technology and multidisciplinary cancer careOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.