Translator/Interpreter

International Medical Corps; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International Medical Corps seeks a professional translator and interpreter to perform oral interpretation and written translation between Arabic and English. You will work on medical interviews, education sessions, and official documents.

A degree in translation/linguistics is essential, with prior interpreter/translator experience required. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory; knowledge of medical terminology is an advantage.

Qualifications

• University degree in translation/linguistics (English language) is essential.
• Previous interpreter/translator experience is essential.
• Experience with international organizations or NGO is desirable.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents from Arabic to English and vice versa upon request.
• Interpret discussions, medical interviews, education sessions, lectures, and meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality in translation/interpretation.
• Declare conflicts of interest if asked to interpret or translate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project coordination team.

Skills

Bilingual EN/AR

MS Office skills

Medical terminology

Formal document writing

Education

Translation/linguistics degree (EN)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook Express

Job description

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Job Summary

Perform professional oral interpretation (e.g., medical interviews, education sessions, lectures, meetings) and written translation (e.g., technical documents, official documents, communications) from Arabic to English or vice versa.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Translate documents from/to Arabic to English upon request including translation of government documents, letters, reports, etc.
• Interpret discussions, medical interviews, education sessions, lectures, meetings, etc. as requested and in daily working life to allow continuation of the IMC project in clear understanding of both parties including legal advisors, government authorities, etc.
• Always keep respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, and IMC staff participating in discussions.
• Ensure confidentiality of all translations is maintained as directed by the Project coordination team.
• Ensure neutrality and accuracy when interpreting/translating, asking for clarification or elaboration as needed.
• All verbal interpretation and written translation must be without personal bias.
• Declare any "conflict of interest" when asked to interpret or translate (e.g., personal involvement) which would necessitate using other staff members for translation.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

• University/higher education degree in translation/linguistics (English language) is essential.
• Previous work experience as an interpreter/translator is essential.
• Previous working experience with international organizations or NGO is desirable.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express).
• Knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge and experience of writing formal documents.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

English, Urdu, Pushto, Sindhi.

Equal Employment Opportunity

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.