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With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.
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Position Title
Interpreter
Organizational Unit
Medical Heath Department
Duty Station
IOM Kigali, Rwanda
Type of Appointment
Ungraded (On Call)
Estimated Start Date
As soon as possible
Closing Date
January 02, 2020
Reference Code
SVN 2019/03 – RW
II. Organizational Context and Scope
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM Rwanda’s Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) in Kigali is the leading provider of health assessment and travel assistance services for refugees and migrants traveling temporarily or permanently to the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and New Zealand. Conducted by specialized and experienced personnel, MHAC assessments are based on the protocols defined by the admitting countries. IOM Rwanda´s MHD MHAC provides services to people living in Rwanda, as well as people from neighboring countries such as Uganda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Under the overall supervision of the IOM Rwanda Chief of Mission, under the direct supervision with Migration Health Officer and close coordination of the National Migration health Physician, and Senior Nurse, the incumbent following standard protocols, will assist national Migration health Physician and Nurses with interpreting during health assessment for Congolese, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Somalian, Libyan and other refugees. After receiving training and orientation from the Senior Nurse the incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Interpret/translate correctly and accurately from English into one (or more, as an advantage), and vice versa, of the following languages of importance (Somali/Tigrinya/Amharic/Oromo etc.) during information sessions, pre/posttest counseling, medical history obtaining, laboratory tests and procedures, and physical examination, as conducted by IOM medical staff, with the following considerations:
The interpreter must interpret to and from: the Physician/Nurse to the applicant and applicant to the Physician/Nurse, capturing the accurate meaning of the information provided and needed to be passed on.
The interpreter must be capable of clearly expressing the statements and messages of medical nature, including but not limited to sexual intercourse, behavior, and parts; sexually transmitted diseases; use/abuse of substances, mental disorders, cardiovascular disease signs and symptoms, neurological disease signs and symptoms, etc.
The interpreter must hold with utmost respect/confidentiality any information shared during physical examination. Failure to do so represents a 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 or one of the Doctors, the Data Processing assistants, Medical admin, Chief Nurse, Laboratory Technicians or Receptionists in the IOM clinics.
3. The interpreter must be fluent in one or more of these languages: Somali, Tigrinya, Amharic and Oromo.
4. Assist with directing applicants ‘ flow or minor messenger’s tasks to the different unit of the IOM Medical processing centre.
5. Assist on the referral process by accompanying applicants for consultation with the medical specialist at non-IOM medical facility.
6. Assist on the Receptionist and Data processing assistant on the appointment of the health assessment / follow up, registration of applicant, preparing documents for the medical examination and dispatch of the medical document.
7. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
IV. Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Completed a Secondary School Diploma from an accredited academic institution, with four years’ experience in a similar position or
Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
RSC certificate for interpreters
Experience
Experience in providing translation services
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
V. Languages
Required (specify the required knowledge)
Advantageous
English and one of the following languages: Somali, Kiswahili,Amharic, Tigrigna, Oromo. (Fluent)
French
VI. Competencies
Behavioral
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 1
Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
Communication: Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
Notes
An appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int by 02 January 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a completed Personnel History Form (please download and fill it) and an application letter (not more than one page)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 20.12.2019 to 02.01.2020
Attachment:
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