MEDICAL INTERPRETER

Medecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

MSF-France is currently seeking to hire a MEDICAL INTERPRETER

Workplace                      :   Nablus

Type of contract           :   Fixed term contract 6 months (renewable according to the need)

Activity rate                   :   Full time

Wished start date        :  January 2025

Main Responsibilities of the position

• Translate documents from / to mission language into a local one upon request.
• Translate discussions / meetings as requested
• Always keep respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff participating in discussions.
• Ensure confidentiality of all translation is maintained as directed by the Mission/Project coordination team.
• 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.
• 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).
• Look after all equipment provided, i.e. dictionaries or other books that belong to MSF

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Education: Degree in linguistics or translation, health knowledge advisable.

Experience: 1 year of experience minimum in a similar job; experience with MSF or other NGOs desirable

Language: bilingual in English and Arabic.

Competencies: Results oriented, skilled at working in teams, flexibility, Commitment. Service oriented personal stress management

To apply for this vacancy, please send to [email protected]  stating the job title in the subject line ‘’MED Interpreter’’. The application should include:

• CV with 2 references.
• Cover letter
• Copy of academic qualifications.
• Copy of previous Experiences. 

Deadline to receive applications: Saturday 19th  of December 2024 at 17:00 pm.
Only complete applications in English will be taken into consideration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.