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Health Interpreter
Duty Station
We are an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
We are a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.
About the job
Under the management of the Health Project Manager, the Interpreter will provide translation services to Qamishly KRC team and Hassakeh health department. According to the position, the Translator must keep all the data confidential, and share it only with the designated persons. Should the employee not comply with these rules, he/she will be charged for serious professional misconduct.
HIERARCHICAL RELATIONSHIPS
Line manager: Health project manager
Line manager+1: Hub Manager
Technical link: Prosthetic and orthotic Technical Advisor, PSS Technical Advisor, and Rehabilitation Technical Advisor
Supervision: N / A
Duties and Responsibilities
1.TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS
Written translation of official documents related to health department from Arabic into English and vice versa
2.TRANSLATING THE TRAININGS:
Verbal translation and interpretation from Arabic into English and vice versa during health activities; between staff and beneficiaries or during the trainings and meetings.
3.TRANSLATING THE EXTERNAL MEETINGS
Support the Organization’s employees in the translation and interpretation during external meetings with local authorities, local organization and local partners.
Support the Organization’s employees in the translation and interpretation during field visits.
4.REPORTING
Provide any additional support upon request of Line Manager;
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Education and experience:
- University Degree in English Literature or Translation.
Professional Competencies Required:
- English, Kurdish and Arabic fluency in both writing and speaking is compulsory.
- Experience in a technical health, medicine, rehabilitation, MHPSS field translation and P&O field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in medical interpretation, preferably with INGOs
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point).
- Very good communication and active listening skills.
We offer
The organization will offer the successful applicant a part time contract 60% until 30th April 2024 contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. The expected starting date is on 01 February 2024.
And be willing and able to work in Al Hasakeh Government.
Salary and conditions will be according to salary grid. 790 USD/month + (allowances).
Application process
Interested candidates may please send their resume with cover letter to the link below:
Please address all applications to: https://forms.gle/8TRh3NPtiXoVWEgF6
Applications close 21 November 2023.