A leading organisation in the healthcare sector delivering tertiary oncology services across India. The role sits within an advanced cancer-care unit providing multidisciplinary diagnostics, systemic therapy, and supportive/palliative care to adult oncology patients.
Primary title: Consultant Medical Oncologist
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver outpatient and inpatient medical oncology care: evaluate patients, establish diagnosis, stage disease, and formulate evidence-based systemic treatment plans.
- Prescribe and oversee administration of systemic anticancer therapies including cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted agents and immunotherapy; ensure accurate dosing, documentation and toxicity management.
- Perform and interpret bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures and manage related acute complications.
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards to align medical oncology plans with surgical, radiation and supportive-care teams.
- Manage and report treatment response using standard criteria (e.g., RECIST) and implement guideline-driven follow-up and survivorship plans.
- Contribute to clinical governance: maintain chemotherapy safety protocols, support audit, adverse-event reporting, and mentor junior doctors and nursing staff.
Skills & QualificationsMust-Have
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Oncology (MD/DNB or equivalent)
- Proven clinical competency in chemotherapy administration and systemic therapy management
- Proficiency in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures
- BLS/ACLS certification and strong knowledge of oncology safety protocols
Preferred
- Experience in early-phase clinical trials or clinical research in oncology
- Subspecialty exposure to hematologic malignancies or stem-cell transplant pathways
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and support for continuing medical education.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for research, teaching and clinical trial participation.
- Structured clinical governance and emphasis on work-life balance in a patient-centric care setting.
Skills: palliative care,oncology,chemotherapy
