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Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. We offer assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

MSF Switzerland in Ukraine is currently looking for:

Translator in Vinnytsia

Main Duties:

• Performing professional written and oral interpretation and translation activities according to supervisor’s specialization (e.g., MD, RN, IC, Pharmacy, Mental Health, Lab, Logistics, Operations, HR), ensuring medical confidentiality, neutrality and respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff.
• Performing administrative tasks required by supervisor (arrangement of meetings, minute taking, and follow-up for patient care). Providing necessary feedback to supervisor following discussions and negotiations and. Assisting with report writing (MSF and Government required reports), ensuring that all meeting minutes are recorded and that translated documents are properly filed.
• Ensuring that supervisor is aware of cultural nuances when dealing with MoH authorities and counterparts to ensure a good working relationship. Educating supervisor on effective methods of culturally sensitive communication and informing international staff about local customs, tradition, etc. that will help in better communication and understanding of the context.
• Immediately informing supervisor of any problems that might be linked to individual behaviour (counterproductive and/or culturally insensitivity) and declaring any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g., personal involvement).
• Upholding MSF’s core principles, values, quality standards and Code of Conduct. Respecting MSF’s identification materials and not abusing their use aside from their intended purposes.
• Performing data compilation and encoding related to project activities.
• Performing additional tasks as per project and line management requirements.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in translation.
• Essential: at least 2 years’ experience as a translator, preferably in a medical work environment.
• Desirable: previous experience with MSF or other NGOs.
• Languages: English, Ukrainian and Russian Language at a high level.
• Knowledge:
  1. Methodology of scientific and technical translation.
  2. The current system of coordination of translations.
  3. Fundamentals of scientific literary editing.
  4. Grammar and stylistics of Ukrainian, Russian and English
  5. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Competencies: Results. Teamwork. Flexibility. Commitment.

Benefits

• Working in a dynamic international environment.
• Health insurance coverage for employees and family members.
• 30 annual paid holidays.
• Possibility to go for professional development within MSF.
• Possibility to apply for expatriation status and work in different countries.

Only complete applications with CV and Motivation letters in English will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Monday April 8th, 2024.