Surgical Oncologist

Oncologist Responsibilities:

• Working with patients to explain a diagnosis and stage of cancer, discuss treatment options, and assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment
• Leading a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals
• Coordinating treatment plans and prescribing various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Treating patients with radiation therapy
• Assisting patients with pain management
• Performing surgical operations to remove tumors and determine whether cancer has spread from the original starting point
• Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing cancer information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans
  
  

Requirements

Oncologist Requirements:

• A medical degree in oncology and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in oncology
• A state license and certification to practice oncology
• A caring and compassionate nature when dealing with patients
• A thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of cancers and cancer treatment options
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to cancer treatment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  
  

Benefits

Good salary packages plus other standard benefits like accommodation, annual air tickets, family benefits, medical insurance, etc. Plus salaries here in the UAE are tax-free.