vacancy No.: | IOM-SVN/0123/2018 |
Position Title: | Interpreter –(3 Tigrigna , 1 Arabic and 1 French) |
Position Grade: | G-1 |
Duty Station: | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Type of appointment: | SST, Six months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date: | As soon as possible |
Closing Period : | 30.11.2018 |
Background:
Under the general supervision of Chief Medical officer of the Migration Health Division (MHD) Ethiopia and under the direct supervision of the Senior Nurse, the incumbent will assist in migration health assessment of migrants by providing verbal translation services at the IOM Migration Health Division premises in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Authenticate the identity of the applicants undergoing radiological examination by signing on the photos or in any authentication method required by the resettlement countries and prepare patient-applicants for x-ray examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewellery etc.
In particular she/he will:
. Translate correctly and accurately from English into one (or more, as an advantage), and vice versa, of Tigrigna, Arabic and French. during information sessions, pre/post-test counselling, Obtaining medical history, laboratory tests and procedures, specialist consultations and physical examination, as conducted by IOM medical staff, with the following considerations:
· Translator must translate to and from: the Physician to the applicant and applicant to the Physician, capturing the accurate meaning of information provided and needed to be passed on.
· Translator must be capable of clearly expressing the statements and messages of medical nature, including but not limited to: sexual intercourse, behaviour and parts; sexually transmitted diseases; use / abuse of substances, mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases, signs and symptoms, neurological diseases signs and symptoms, etc.
· Translator must hold with utmost respect of confidentiality, any information shared during physical examination. Failure to do so represents major breach of the code of conduct and standards IOM adheres to.
2. Able to assist with directing patient flow or minor messenger’s tasks, if and when requested by the direct supervisor, Doctor(s), the Data Processing assistant(s), Receptionist, Medical admin, Chief Nurse, Nurses, Laboratory Technician(s) or Receptionist(s) in the IOM clinics.
3. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education and Experience
· High school Diploma or more, preferable of diploma/degree in foreign language, literature and English.
· Previous relevant experience in translation is an asset.
Languages
· Fluency in Tigrigna, Arabic and French is required, Knowledge of other local language is advantageous.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.