Swahili Interpreter

Interlingva, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking an independent contractor interpreter for remote work across the United States.

You will provide Swahili-English interpretation in healthcare settings, with assignments conducted via phone or Zoom and scheduled flexibly based on demand. The role requires fluency in Swahili and English, experience in medical, legal, and community settings, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Swahili and English.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with high fidelity.
• Ability to interpret orally between Swahili and English in both directions.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks as required.
• Reliable equipment and a quiet, private workspace for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments conducted via phone or Zoom with flexible scheduling based on demand.

Skills

Swahili-English

Medical interpretation

Legal interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Location: United States

Job Description

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are conducted entirely through phone or Zoom and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Swahili and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Swahili and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Must have a reliable phone, a laptop or desktop computer, and a stable high-speed internet connection
• Access to a quiet, private workspace to support remote assignments

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.