Medical Interpreter – Akkar

Main Purpose

Verbal interpretation, in person or remotely, during daily medical activities (medical round, consultations, interviews, meetings, etc.) and written translations, from the mission language to local language(s) or vice versa, in order to ensure accurate, respectful, fluent and confidential communication between medical staff and local population.

Accountabilities

• Inform medical staff about important cultural nuances to consider during a meeting, medical consultation or interview with local people.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings as an interpreter.
• Provide face to face interpreting, as well as during telephone and radio calls or other telecom devices, when necessary.
• Adapt communication to any circumstances, using appropriate language registry as well as diplomatic and courtesy manners.
• Translate MSF internal / external documents into local language(s).
• Keep record of all translated documents.
• Look after all equipment provided, i.e. dictionaries or other books that belong to MSF
• Ensure confidentiality and medical secrecy.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Ensure neutrality and accuracy when translating
• Declare any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g. personal involvement) which would necessitate using other staff members for translation.
• Inform international staff about local customs, tradition, etc., that will help understand better the context and better communicate.
• Always keep respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff participating in discussions.

Requirements

Education

Essential secondary education, university degree desirable, health knowledge advisable.

Experience

2 years of related working experience required. Desirable with MSF or other NGOs

Languages             

Essential, bilingual in both mission language and local languages and/or dialects

Knowledge:

Essential computer literacy (word, Excel)

Competencies

• Results.
• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Commitment.
• Service.
• Stress Management.

 Start Date: As soon as possible