Department Chair, Medical Oncology for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

JOB SUMMARYThis is a physician position and is responsible for the overall Medical Oncology leadership at Cancer Institute, including all issues regarding leadership, operational, fiscal and human resource management. This position is responsible for the integration of all Hematology & Oncology services at the Cancer Institute into CCADs strategic plan.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPhysician responsibilities:Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within Cancer InstitutePrescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injuryProvides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditionsEvaluates patient 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 professional teamLiaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatmentSupplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive mannerAdheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical StaffLeadership responsibilities:Develops a strategic plan for the Division that supports the strategic direction of CCADDefines the Divisions scope and direction in the areas of patient care, education and researchCreates a vision and supports members of the Division in their pursuit of excellence in the areas of patient care, education and researchRecommends criteria for selecting the Division's or services professional staff and choose or recommend individuals who meet those criteria.Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by the Division or service and have a process in place to respond to shortages.Provides orientation and training for all staff of the duties and responsibilities for the Division or service to which they are assigned.Responsible for recommending and monitoring outside sources of services that relate to the specialty.Promotes the retention of employeesAssess the cost effectiveness of practice at CCAD and recommends methods by which the most economical use of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals can be assured without compromising the medical necessities of treatmentDevelops and implements, in cooperation with Nursing, Administration and the Medical Staff, patient care policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and periodically updates them as neededCooperates with leadership of other Divisions in setting strategy and providing care to patientsParticipates as a member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) and assumes administrative responsibilities on behalf of the organization as requiredOperational responsibilities:Oversees and resolves issues relating to resource utilization, productivity and other administrative functionsMonitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the DivisionEnsures that the Division provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics to allow for an objective evaluation of clinical performanceIdentifies opportunities for Divisional performance improvement from both a clinical and administrative perspective and works toward enhancing performance to meet or exceed standardsFiscal responsibilities:Adheres to budget for the Division and analyzes and explains budget variancesEnsures that all Division expenditures are in accordance with current CCAD policyHuman Resources Management responsibilities:Participates in reviewing and approving plans and expenses involved in the recruitment of staff membersPerforms annual professional review for staffMonitors and ensures high quality education and research programsRecommends compensation adjustments or requirements that are within budget guidelinesHelps to arbitrate disputes regarding compensationRecruits physician staff through a careful review of candidates and selection processEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSFor Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualificationMust 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 professionalsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staffAbility to speak and write in English is requiredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following: American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024.#J-18808-Ljbffr