Gynecologic Oncologist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients with suspected or confirmed gynaecological malignancies.

• Diagnose and manage common and complex gynaecological cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.

• Evaluate patients presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic masses, postmenopausal bleeding, suspicious cervical lesions, and other symptoms associated with gynaecological malignancies.

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments, pelvic examinations, and appropriate diagnostic investigations to identify and characterise suspected gynaecological cancers.

• Perform oncological staging procedures for gynaecological malignancies according to established clinical guidelines and surgical indications.

• Perform complex gynaecologic oncology surgical procedures, including hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, lymph node assessment, and other appropriate oncological interventions.

• Demonstrate expertise in surgical management of ovarian cancer, including appropriate staging, tumour debulking, and cytoreductive surgery.

• Assess and manage patients requiring primary or interval cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian malignancies.

• Perform complex pelvic and abdominal oncological procedures, including selected multiorgan resections, where appropriately trained and credentialed.

• Diagnose and surgically manage endometrial cancer, including appropriate staging, hysterectomy, and lymph node assessment.

• Evaluate and manage cervical cancer, including surgical treatment of selected early-stage disease and coordination of chemoradiotherapy for appropriate cases.

• Perform radical hysterectomy and other complex pelvic oncological procedures when clinically indicated and within approved surgical privileges.

• Diagnose and manage vulvar and vaginal malignancies, including appropriate surgical excision, lymph node assessment, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.

• Evaluate and manage patients with recurrent or persistent gynaecological cancers, coordinating individualised treatment strategies.

• Assess patients with borderline ovarian tumours, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, and other uncommon gynaecological oncological conditions.

• Perform minimally invasive gynaecologic oncology procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery where clinically appropriate, supported by evidence, and within approved surgical privileges.

• Select appropriate open or minimally invasive surgical approaches based on tumour characteristics, disease stage, oncological safety, and patient-related factors.

• Interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including pelvic ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET/CT, tumour markers, and histopathology reports.

• Collaborate with pathologists to review biopsy findings, tumour histology, molecular testing, and other relevant pathological investigations.

• Develop and implement individualised oncological treatment plans based on tumour type, disease stage, molecular characteristics, patient health, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour board meetings and coordinate treatment decisions with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.

• Assess patients for systemic anticancer treatments, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy, in collaboration with medical oncology teams.

• Coordinate neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment strategies according to tumour characteristics and multidisciplinary recommendations.

• Provide comprehensive preoperative assessments, evaluate surgical risks, and determine appropriate operative management strategies.

• Manage complex surgical cases involving pelvic adhesions, extensive tumour burden, and anatomical distortion.

• Provide comprehensive postoperative care, including monitoring recovery, managing complications, and coordinating further oncological treatment.

• Recognise and manage postoperative complications, including bleeding, infection, thromboembolism, urinary tract injuries, bowel complications, and other procedure-related adverse events.

• Provide ongoing surveillance and follow-up for patients following treatment of gynaecological malignancies.

• Evaluate and manage suspected cancer recurrence, coordinating appropriate imaging, biopsy, and multidisciplinary treatment.

• Assess and manage treatment-related complications affecting urinary, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and sexual health.

• Provide fertility-preservation counselling and coordinate fertility-sparing treatment for carefully selected patients when oncologically appropriate.

• Address menopause-related symptoms, sexual health concerns, and quality-of-life issues associated with gynaecological cancer treatment.

• Collaborate with palliative care teams to provide symptom management and supportive care for patients with advanced or recurrent malignancies.

• Provide comprehensive counselling to patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, surgical options, treatment alternatives, potential complications, and long-term follow-up.

• Participate in cancer prevention and early detection initiatives, including appropriate cervical cancer screening and management of precancerous gynaecological conditions.

• Assess patients with hereditary cancer risk and coordinate genetic counselling and testing when indicated.

• Collaborate with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, colorectal surgeons, urologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, operative reports, oncological staging records, and compliance with hospital policies and patient safety standards.

• Participate in clinical audits, oncological outcome monitoring, morbidity and mortality reviews, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of gynaecologic oncology clinical protocols, cancer care pathways, and specialised surgical oncology services.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior physicians, gynaecology trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in gynaecologic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, molecular oncology, targeted therapies, and evidence-based cancer management.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with advanced subspecialty training in Gynaecologic Oncology.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Completion of recognised specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, followed by advanced fellowship training or recognised subspecialty certification in Gynaecologic Oncology.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial clinical and surgical experience in managing gynaecological malignancies.

• Proven experience in diagnosing and surgically managing ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.

• Demonstrated expertise in complex pelvic oncological surgery, cancer staging, and cytoreductive procedures.

• Strong surgical experience in hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, lymph node assessment, and other relevant oncological procedures.

• Experience managing advanced ovarian cancer and performing complex tumour debulking surgery.

• Comprehensive knowledge of multidisciplinary cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and emerging systemic treatment options.

• Experience in minimally invasive gynaecologic oncology surgery, including laparoscopic techniques, is highly desirable.

• Robotic-assisted gynaecologic oncology surgical experience is advantageous where relevant to the healthcare facility.

• Proficiency in interpreting oncological imaging, tumour markers, histopathology reports, and relevant molecular investigations.

• Experience managing recurrent gynaecological malignancies and coordinating complex multidisciplinary treatment.

• Strong understanding of oncological staging systems, surgical risk assessment, postoperative care, and prevention of surgical complications.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, specialised cancer centre, advanced gynaecologic oncology department, or multidisciplinary oncology facility.

• Familiarity with international gynaecologic oncology guidelines, evidence-based surgical protocols, and cancer patient safety standards.

• Proven ability to manage complex oncological surgical cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary cancer care teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position, together with appropriate institutional privileges for gynaecologic oncology procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical and surgical expertise in gynaecologic oncology and the management of complex gynaecological malignancies.

• Advanced knowledge of ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.

• Demonstrated competence in complex pelvic oncological surgery, cancer staging, and cytoreductive procedures.

• Comprehensive understanding of gynaecological cancer biology, tumour staging, and multidisciplinary oncological treatment.

• Proficiency in interpreting pelvic imaging, tumour markers, histopathology, and relevant molecular diagnostic investigations.

• Strong surgical planning and intraoperative decision-making skills in complex oncological cases.

• Knowledge of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted gynaecologic oncology techniques where appropriate.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex cancer cases.

• Expertise in preoperative evaluation, surgical risk assessment, postoperative care, and complication management.

• Ability to coordinate comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer treatment and long-term oncological surveillance.

• Strong understanding of fertility preservation, survivorship care, supportive oncology, and palliative care principles.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Ability to provide compassionate counselling and support patients and families facing complex cancer diagnoses.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based oncological practice, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support clinical education, gynaecologic oncology service development, cancer research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, gynaecologic oncology experience, surgical competencies, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.