Oncologist job description

About the job

We are looking for an oncologist to diagnose and stage cancers, plan and supervise chemotherapy and other drug treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team, and care for patients and their families at every stage of treatment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assess patients referred with suspected cancer and order the tests needed to confirm the diagnosis and stage
• Plan chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy according to approved protocols
• Present cases at tumour board meetings with surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists
• Follow patients during treatment and manage side effects and complications
• Check chemotherapy prescriptions and doses with the pharmacist and nursing team
• Provide palliative care and pain relief and involve families in treatment decisions
• Explain the diagnosis and treatment options to patients clearly and with compassion
• Record cases in the cancer registry and follow patients after treatment ends

Working conditions

• Regular contact with seriously ill patients and end-of-life care

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) with a specialty qualification in oncology (Libyan or Arab Board or equivalent, or a master's degree) and a licence to practise
• 3 to 6 years of experience in oncology

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Medical oncology
• Chemotherapy protocols
• Cancer staging
• Palliative care
• Pain management
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Communication with patients and families

Preferred

• Experience in radiotherapy or haemato-oncology
• Experience in clinical research
• Good medical English