Surgical Oncologist
2026-06-06T10:53:28+00:00
Aga Khan Health Service
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FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Healthcare
Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals
2026-06-19T17:00:00+00:00
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Position Summary
The Surgical Oncologist will provide oncological surgery services and ensure the delivery of comprehensive patient care in an efficient and effective manner. He/she will work with the Head of the Department and Medical Director on the developing strategies and actionable plan for strengthening and expansion of oncology surgery services within the surgery department to support the oncology program. He / she is expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team, participating in quality improvement activities including continuing medical education, research and professional development programs in the Hospital.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide outpatient and inpatient services for evaluating patients for cancer surgery as per standard international surgical practice guidelines.
- Develop and implement evidence-based cancer awareness and screening protocols and guidelines for early cancer diagnosis.
- Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and support staff to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care.
- Select appropriate diagnostic imaging and perform procedures, including laparoscopic biopsies, to confirm cancer diagnoses and determine accurate staging.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders involved in cancer care to develop and implement evidence based personalized treatment plans for cancer patients through multidisciplinary approach.
- Participate in tumor board meetings and involve radiologists, pathologist, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, and other specialists to contribute to treatment decision making to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Perform surgical oncology procedures and interventions using state-of-the-art techniques including minimally invasive procedures or more extensive surgeries, depending on the type and stage of cancer.
- Work closely with Pathologists to analyze gross tissue samples for better understanding and appropriate histopathological staging following evidence based reporting and staging guidelines.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, and closely monitoring and patient follow-up during their recovery period.
- Staying abreast of the latest developments in surgical oncology techniques, oncology research, and advancements in cancer care through continuous professional development and research.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and post-operative care plans.
- Actively involved in teaching and learning Postgraduate General Surgery Residents, Interns and organize and actively participate in various clinical and academic activities.
- Train and mentor Junior Specialists and supervise Postgraduate Residents to be able to independently manage surgical problems and surgical oncology operations to a high level of competence.
- Develop and strengthen state of art surgical oncology services to achieve quality surgical cancer care, surgical case mix and volumes targets to support oncology programs in the hospital and region.
- Develop and implement quality cancer care projects and comply with JCIA patient safety standards in maintaining quality surgical care.
- Planning and executing cancer prevention and health promotion programs in coordination with marketing and other stakeholders.
The requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Medicine and/or Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent.
- Minimum Master’s Degree or Fellowship in General Surgery.
- Super Specialty Training or Fellowship qualification in Surgical Oncology.
- Minimum 5 years post qualification ‘experience working as Surgical Oncologist with proven experience in performing a variety of oncologic surgeries and evidence of excellent clinical outcome.
- Maintains relevant valid practicing license obtained from a Medical Council
- Must be registered with a relevant Medical Council
- Must have a Certificate of Good Standing from relevant Medical Council.
- Demonstrated record of excellent clinical skills, a talent for teaching and interest in medical education.
- Demonstrated record of high-quality medical research and leading collaborative research teams.
- Demonstrated ability to balance education, research, and clinical care.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, and to work flexibly.
- Emotional intelligence and personal maturity, enthusiasm for working in a developing country, cultural flexibility and competence, and a passion for improving healthcare delivery.
- Strategic and innovative thinking skills, and the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, data-driven decision making and program evaluation.
- Ability to work with diverse groups and commitment to advancing workplace diversity.
* Provide outpatient and inpatient services for evaluating patients for cancer surgery as per standard international surgical practice guidelines. * Develop and implement evidence-based cancer awareness and screening protocols and guidelines for early cancer diagnosis. * Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and support staff to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care. * Select appropriate diagnostic imaging and perform procedures, including laparoscopic biopsies, to confirm cancer diagnoses and determine accurate staging. * Collaborate with all stakeholders involved in cancer care to develop and implement evidence based personalized treatment plans for cancer patients through multidisciplinary approach. * Participate in tumor board meetings and involve radiologists, pathologist, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, and other specialists to contribute to treatment decision making to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care. * Perform surgical oncology procedures and interventions using state-of-the-art techniques including minimally invasive procedures or more extensive surgeries, depending on the type and stage of cancer. * Work closely with Pathologists to analyze gross tissue samples for better understanding and appropriate histopathological staging following evidence based reporting and staging guidelines. * Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, and closely monitoring and patient follow-up during their recovery period. * Staying abreast of the latest developments in surgical oncology techniques, oncology research, and advancements in cancer care through continuous professional development and research. * Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and post-operative care plans. * Actively involved in teaching and learning Postgraduate General Surgery Residents, Interns and organize and actively participate in various clinical and academic activities. * Train and mentor Junior Specialists and supervise Postgraduate Residents to be able to independently manage surgical problems and surgical oncology operations to a high level of competence. * Develop and strengthen state of art surgical oncology services to achieve quality surgical cancer care, surgical case mix and volumes targets to support oncology programs in the hospital and region. * Develop and implement quality cancer care projects and comply with JCIA patient safety standards in maintaining quality surgical care. * Planning and executing cancer prevention and health promotion programs in coordination with marketing and other stakeholders.
* Excellent clinical skills * Talent for teaching * Interest in medical education * High-quality medical research * Leading collaborative research teams * Ability to balance education, research, and clinical care * Strong interpersonal skills * Effective communication * Flexibility in work * Emotional intelligence * Personal maturity * Enthusiasm for working in a developing country * Cultural flexibility and competence * Passion for improving healthcare delivery * Strategic thinking skills * Innovative thinking skills * Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration * Experience in evidence-based medicine * Quality improvement * Data-driven decision making * Program evaluation * Ability to work with diverse groups * Commitment to advancing workplace diversity
* Bachelor of Medicine and/or Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent. * Minimum Master’s Degree or Fellowship in General Surgery. * Super Specialty Training or Fellowship qualification in Surgical Oncology. * Minimum 5 years post qualification ‘experience working as Surgical Oncologist with proven experience in performing a variety of oncologic surgeries and evidence of excellent clinical outcome. * Maintains relevant valid practicing license obtained from a Medical Council * Must be registered with a relevant Medical Council * Must have a Certificate of Good Standing from relevant Medical Council.
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Vacancy title:
Surgical Oncologist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]
Jobs at:
Aga Khan Health Service
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 19 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Position Summary
The Surgical Oncologist will provide oncological surgery services and ensure the delivery of comprehensive patient care in an efficient and effective manner. He/she will work with the Head of the Department and Medical Director on the developing strategies and actionable plan for strengthening and expansion of oncology surgery services within the surgery department to support the oncology program. He / she is expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team, participating in quality improvement activities including continuing medical education, research and professional development programs in the Hospital.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide outpatient and inpatient services for evaluating patients for cancer surgery as per standard international surgical practice guidelines.
- Develop and implement evidence-based cancer awareness and screening protocols and guidelines for early cancer diagnosis.
- Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and support staff to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care.
- Select appropriate diagnostic imaging and perform procedures, including laparoscopic biopsies, to confirm cancer diagnoses and determine accurate staging.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders involved in cancer care to develop and implement evidence based personalized treatment plans for cancer patients through multidisciplinary approach.
- Participate in tumor board meetings and involve radiologists, pathologist, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, and other specialists to contribute to treatment decision making to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Perform surgical oncology procedures and interventions using state-of-the-art techniques including minimally invasive procedures or more extensive surgeries, depending on the type and stage of cancer.
- Work closely with Pathologists to analyze gross tissue samples for better understanding and appropriate histopathological staging following evidence based reporting and staging guidelines.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, and closely monitoring and patient follow-up during their recovery period.
- Staying abreast of the latest developments in surgical oncology techniques, oncology research, and advancements in cancer care through continuous professional development and research.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and post-operative care plans.
- Actively involved in teaching and learning Postgraduate General Surgery Residents, Interns and organize and actively participate in various clinical and academic activities.
- Train and mentor Junior Specialists and supervise Postgraduate Residents to be able to independently manage surgical problems and surgical oncology operations to a high level of competence.
- Develop and strengthen state of art surgical oncology services to achieve quality surgical cancer care, surgical case mix and volumes targets to support oncology programs in the hospital and region.
- Develop and implement quality cancer care projects and comply with JCIA patient safety standards in maintaining quality surgical care.
- Planning and executing cancer prevention and health promotion programs in coordination with marketing and other stakeholders.
The requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Medicine and/or Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent.
- Minimum Master’s Degree or Fellowship in General Surgery.
- Super Specialty Training or Fellowship qualification in Surgical Oncology.
- Minimum 5 years post qualification ‘experience working as Surgical Oncologist with proven experience in performing a variety of oncologic surgeries and evidence of excellent clinical outcome.
- Maintains relevant valid practicing license obtained from a Medical Council
- Must be registered with a relevant Medical Council
- Must have a Certificate of Good Standing from relevant Medical Council.
- Demonstrated record of excellent clinical skills, a talent for teaching and interest in medical education.
- Demonstrated record of high-quality medical research and leading collaborative research teams.
- Demonstrated ability to balance education, research, and clinical care.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, and to work flexibly.
- Emotional intelligence and personal maturity, enthusiasm for working in a developing country, cultural flexibility and competence, and a passion for improving healthcare delivery.
- Strategic and innovative thinking skills, and the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, data-driven decision making and program evaluation.
- Ability to work with diverse groups and commitment to advancing workplace diversity.
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Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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