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

DAILY WORKER MEDICAL INTERPRETER

Contract type: No contract will be offered. This recruitment aims at the creation of a DAILY WORKER POOL for MSF-F In Nablus.

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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Requirements

Education: University Degree in English Language , English Literature or Translation  with health knowledge advisable.

Experience: 1 year of minimum experience 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

Documents to provide

• Cover letter in English
• Updated CV in English
• Copy of Academic Qaualifications.
• Copy of related work experience.
• Scan of personal ID

To apply for this vacancy, please send to [email protected] , stating the job title in the subject line ‘’ DW Med Interpreter’’.

Deadline to receive applications is Friday 21st of February 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Only successful applicants will be called for the written test and interview.

No telephone inquiries please