MdM Interpreter Jobs in Nigeria

MdM Interpreter Jobs in Nigeria

Main Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Medical supervisor, the mobile clinic translator will be responsible for the following main activities in order to ensure the quality of care in the mobile clinics:

Interpret documents in English, Hausa and Kanuri, and vice versa as directed by Technical Advisors or clinical supervisor

Interpret discussions/meetings (Community) as requested by other MdM staff as required

To ensure neutrality and accuracy when translating

To declare any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g. personal involvement) which would necessitate using other staff members for translation

Assist MdM team in everyday activities of the project including meetings with community groups and leaders

Conduct basic language courses to medical staff working in the facilities

Performs additional duties as per the request of immediate supervisor or project coordinator in other associated project activities

To strengthen MdM’s relations with local community

To ensure confidentiality at all times

To take care of translation between the beneficiaries and the clinical team

To provide visitors with Health Education along with the community workers if required

Advice visitors regarding the medical services in the facility

Task Description

He/she is expected to:

Have an extensive vocabulary of the major languages spoken in Maiduguri i.e English, Hausa and Kanuri

He/she must make sense of the message composed in one language while simultaneously constructing and articulating the same message in another language

He/she must have a very good knowledge of healthcare and medical terms. Also have ability to learn and retain new terminology

Be a very good listener and be able to pick up on every word, every intent and every meaning

Interpret with highest degree of accuracy and completeness: interpreting the exact meaning of what is being said without editing or deleting anything

Have knowledge, skills and techniques to provide an accurate interpretation of all communication (verbal and non-verbal) between the Doctors/Midwives/MHPSS Counsellors/Social workers, the patient and other individuals involved in the care and the treatment of

the patients

Behave and present him/herself in a professional manner always, regardless of the familiarity or unfamiliarity with the individuals involved

Communicate any special needs of the patient to the Doctors/Midwives/MHPSS Counsellors/Social worker

Profile Required

Completed Diploma in health-related field with a minimum of 3 years work experience.

Good command of written and spoken English, Hausa and Kanuri

Strong communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently, using initiative when appropriate

Ability to be flexible and use common sense to develop appropriate solutions to regular project problems.

Experience in working in community setting activities would be an advantage

Caring, compassionate and confident: willing to be a strong advocate for the improved quality of the services to the patients

Pleasant and polite attitude at all times; ability to reflect the professional standards of MdM interest in and commitment to MdM’s activities and values

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one single attachment via email to:

recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net using "Interpreter" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Applications without the correct subject will not be treated.


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