Staff Physician - Preventive Oncology

Join the Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi as a Preventive Oncology Consultant. This Staff Physician role is well suited for physicians with specialty training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine who are passionate about delivering personalized medical care focused on cancer risk reduction, early detection, and overall wellness optimization.

Job Summary

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.

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
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred

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

About Us

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, is a multispecialty hospital on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic’s model of care, specifically designed to address a range of complex and critical care requirements unique to the residents and communities of the United Arab Emirates. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is composed of 15 institutes designed to put Patients First and align with the region’s specific healthcare needs. In all, more than 50 medical and surgical specialties are represented at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and are integrated to offer coordinated, multidisciplinary care for adult patients.