Main purpose of the job:

Provide 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.

-             Participante 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.

MSFCH Context Specific Accountabilities:

-             Assist translation with caretakers patients.

-             Translation of administration documents upon request

-             Do the translation during meetings, individual discussions, and training sessions.

-             Accompany the team in different locations inside Mosul to support the verbal and written communication.

-             Assist the medical staff in contextualized conversation and provide the culturally advices hide in the oral / verbal language.

-             Good behaviour and respectful ways of communication.

Specific requirements for the role:

               Applicants          -             Female candidates ONLY

               Education            -             Essential BA degree in Translation or English linguistics / literature

-             Desirable health knowledge background

               Experience          -             Essential: minimum 1-year experience in translation field,

-             Desirable: previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s

               Languages                         -             Essential: Fluency in English (minimum B2 Level) and Arabic languages

-             Essential: Proficiency in specific medical terminology and vocabulary

               Competencies & Skills    -             Results and details oriented, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service oriented and stress management, Strong interpersonal skills

-             Essential: basic computer skills

How to Apply :

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (CV + motivation letter + references + ID card + Diploma)

In the CV box at the entrance of Nablus Hospital or hand in your cover letter and CV in the CV box located in Nablus Hospital.

Or by email msfch-mosulwest-recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Please indicate “Medical Interpreter” on the envelope or as email subject.

We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.

ENGLISH CV ONLY

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Only PDF and Word format will be considered for applications received by email.

msfch-mosulwest-recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Your application will not be returned to you at any stage of the recruitment process.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process has access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact

msfch-erbil-recruitment@geneva.msf.org

What we offer:

-             Work opportunity paid in accordance with MSF daily worker grid (level 03)

-             The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.

-             The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need.