This is a Consultant Physician position responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Cancer Institute at CCAD. We are seeking a physician with a strong background in preventive health, specifically in the management of patients at high risk for cancers, to join the Cancer Institute.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Physician responsibilities:

• Provide personalized medical care focused on cancer prevention, and wellness optimization.
• Understanding of risk estimation models for risk stratification purposes
• Understanding in requesting and interpreting germline genetic cancer panels
• Manage and monitor high-risk patients to personalize precision prevention strategies using NCCN, ACMG and other guidelines
• Oversee comprehensive medical assessments, diagnostics, and integrative care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists in oncology, nutrition, genetic counselling, and other subspecialties.
• Guide patients through advanced screening, early detection, and lifestyle-based intervention strategies.
• Contribute to program development in precision and longevity medicine research
• Evaluates patients and records applicable notes about patients' condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification in managing complex and high-risk medical cases.
• For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional experience post qualification in managing complex and high-risk medical cases.
• Demonstrated interest or certification in Genomics Cancer Risk Assessment
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
• Ability to speak and write in English is required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution

-Completion of a specialty qualification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in the Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2025.

-Previous clinical and administrative experience and/or training in oncology high risk and/or survivorship programs

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians.Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.

Ownership

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare.

Estimated Service Area

This strategically located multi-specialty tertiary care facility with adjacent clinic houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of critical and acute inpatient units totaling 364 beds (expandable to 490). Additional space has been incorporated for operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high-fidelity clinical simulation center. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi hosts the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records, integrating systems in a manner that is first of its kind in the country and the Middle East healthcare region. State-of-the-art imaging equipment like CTs, MRIs, and procedural suites, along with technologically advanced and modern patient rooms, serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care.

Number of Beds

364 beds (expandable to 490)

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