Job description

The Oncology Pathway Coordinator is responsible for the administrative coordination and sequencing of the clinical pathway for cancer patients at various stages of their cancer journey in Dubai. The role involves coordinating and organizing clinical interventions and activities across directorates and multiple clinical services, proactively managing current and future patient pathway requirements, and ensuring continuity of care with all members of the cancer multidisciplinary team including consultants and nursing staff. The incumbent manages appointment scheduling, communicates appointment changes directly to patients, responds to non-clinical queries from general practitioners and MDT members, assesses medical, emotional and social needs, coordinates access to cancer support services such as psychologists, dietitians and physicians, educates eligible patients about research studies, and supports discharge planning. The role includes facilitating and administering MDT meetings across Gastroenterology, Breast and Oncology clinics, ensuring availability of required clinical information, documenting action plans, communicating outcomes within 24 hours, and monitoring follow-up actions. The position also supports quality, safety and data management through collaboration with clinical governance, generation of monthly reports for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (DCNO), monitoring patient progress data, identifying system issues affecting MDT effectiveness, and proposing pathway improvements to enhance patient care. The role requires compliance with DHA licensing, nursing registration standards, resuscitation certification, CPD requirements, and adherence to organizational policies and initiatives.