Medical Interpreter

الوصف الوظيفي

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.