Location: Liwale, Lindi
Reports to: Project Medical Referent (PMR)
About MSF:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. Guided by neutrality and impartiality, MSF delivers aid based on need, without regard to race, religion, or political affiliation.
Position Overview:
The Interpreter will support MSF's medical team by providing verbal and written interpretation from English to Kiswahili (and vice versa) during medical rounds, consultations, interviews, and meetings. The role ensures accurate, respectful, and confidential communication between medical staff and the local population.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret during medical consultations, meetings, and interviews, both in person and via phone or telecom devices.
- Translate MSF documents from English to Kiswahili (and vice versa).
- Inform medical staff of cultural nuances during consultations and meetings.
- Adapt communication to suit different contexts while maintaining courtesy and professionalism.
- Maintain confidentiality and medical secrecy.
- Keep records of all translated documents.
- Participate in staff training sessions as an interpreter.
- Ensure care of provided equipment such as dictionaries or reference books.
Requirements:
- Education: Secondary education essential; a university degree or certification in Linguistics, Foreign Languages, or a related field is desirable.
- Experience: Previous medical interpreting experience is preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures is advantageous.
- Languages: Fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
- Competencies: Strong teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service orientation, and stress management.
Additional Information:
- People living with disabilities or minorities are encouraged to apply and should mention this in their CV or motivation letter.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Application Details:
Please submit your motivation letter, CV, and copies of relevant professional certificates by Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Late submissions will not be considered.
How to Apply:
- Email your application with the subject line: “Liwale Interpreter – YOUR NAME” to [email protected].
- Applications can also be submitted in person at the MSF offices in Mikocheni B (Daima Street, House No. 16), Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District, MSF Guest House in Kibondo, or the MSF office in Liwale, Lindi.
Important Note:
All applicants must provide a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN).
MSF ensures the protection of personal data and will use your information solely for recruitment purposes.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
