Consultant - Pediatric Neuro Oncology
Posted date [2026-05-29]
(ID: 45760)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant - Pediatric Neuro OncologyJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Pediatric Neuro Oncology
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: 8-10 years post-specialization experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Pediatric Neuro Oncology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician specializing in pediatric CNS tumors, neuro-oncologic complications, advanced cancer therapies, and long-term survivorship care. This role is suited for a consultant who can lead complex pediatric neuro-oncology cases, support multidisciplinary treatment planning, contribute to service development, and provide compassionate care for children and families throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 85000-110000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant - Pediatric Neuro Oncology will provide advanced clinical care for children with primary central nervous system tumors, rare brain tumors, complex neuro-oncologic disorders, and treatment-related complications. The position supports a comprehensive pediatric oncology and neurology program by combining expert diagnosis, individualized therapy planning, multidisciplinary coordination, family counselling, academic contribution, and long-term survivorship care.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage pediatric central nervous system tumors, including medulloblastoma, ependymoma, gliomas, germ cell tumors, craniopharyngioma, and rare pediatric brain tumors.
* Lead individualized treatment planning using chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, radiotherapy coordination, and surgical planning with pediatric neurosurgery teams.
* Manage neuro-oncology treatment complications, including neurotoxicity, endocrinopathies, neurological deficits, treatment side effects, and long-term survivorship concerns.
* Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for children with complex neuro-oncologic conditions and related complications.
* Coordinate care with pediatric oncology, pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, rehabilitation, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health teams.
* Participate in tumor boards, multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical pathway planning, and complex care reviews.
* Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, risks, and follow-up plans clearly and compassionately to children, parents, and caregivers.
* Support shared decision-making with families while considering clinical evidence, patient needs, psychosocial factors, and long-term quality of life.
* Work with child life specialists, psychologists, social workers, and rehabilitation teams to support emotional, developmental, and practical patient needs.
* Contribute to the development of pediatric neuro-oncology services, clinical protocols, care pathways, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Mentor junior doctors, fellows, residents, medical students, and clinical staff within the pediatric oncology program.
* Participate in clinical trials, research projects, institutional review work, academic conferences, case reports, and publications.
* Maintain accurate medical records, treatment plans, consent documentation, progress notes, and follow-up reports in line with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
* Board certification in Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, or an equivalent recognized specialty.
* Fellowship training in Pediatric Neuro Oncology from a recognized center.
* Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience, including consultant-level pediatric neuro-oncology practice.
* Demonstrated expertise in managing complex pediatric CNS tumors, rare brain tumors, and advanced neuro-oncology therapies.
* Strong experience with chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, radiotherapy planning coordination, and multidisciplinary cancer care.
* Ability to manage treatment-related complications, survivorship issues, neurotoxicity, endocrine effects, and long-term follow-up needs.
* Background in tertiary-care hospitals, internationally accredited centers, academic medical programs, or comprehensive pediatric oncology services is preferred.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to support service development, protocol creation, and quality improvement work.
* Experience in clinical research, teaching, publications, tumor boards, or clinical trials will be highly valued.
* Excellent communication and counselling skills for working with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills will be an advantage.
* Commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient safety, ethical care, and family-centered pediatric oncology practice.
Skills Set
* Pediatric neuro oncology
* Pediatric CNS tumor management
* Pediatric oncology
* Pediatric hematology oncology
* Medulloblastoma care
* Ependymoma management
* Pediatric glioma treatment
* Germ cell tumor care
* Craniopharyngioma management
* Rare pediatric brain tumors
* Chemotherapy planning
* Targeted therapy
* Immunotherapy
* Radiotherapy coordination
* Pediatric neurosurgery collaboration
* Neurotoxicity management
* Endocrinopathy monitoring
* Survivorship care
* Tumor board participation
* Clinical trials
* Research and publications
* Family counselling
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* Service development
* Clinical protocol development
* Teaching and mentoring
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Consultant - Pediatric Neuro Oncology the chance to contribute to a highly specialized pediatric cancer service in Dubai’s advanced healthcare sector. The role offers exposure to rare and complex CNS tumor cases, close collaboration with oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, pathology, rehabilitation, and psychosocial support teams, and meaningful involvement in service development, research, teaching, and long-term survivorship care. It is a strong fit for a consultant seeking clinical leadership, academic growth, tax-free earning potential, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare providers across the UAE and wider Middle East by connecting experienced physicians with consultant and specialist medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals, clinics, and advanced care facilities to place qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can improve clinical outcomes, strengthen specialist services, and support high-quality patient care.
