Deadline: 3 November 2021
Location: Jakarta
Job Type: Full Time
Background
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international medical and humanitarian, non-profit organization acting in accordance with the principles of humanitarian assistance, impartiality, neutrality, medical ethics and medical confidentiality, independent from any political, religious, military or economic authority
In compliance with MSF’s charter and based on an independent assessment of needs, MSF provides medical and humanitarian assistance to populations in distress without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or political convictions, in the contexts of epidemics, endemic diseases, natural disasters and conflicts. The humanitarian and impartial nature of MSF’s action and operational principles is recognized and respected by the Parties as a requirement for and condition of MSF’s activities
Main Purpose
Performing professional translation activities and delegated duties depending on supervisor’s specialization and instructions and according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper representation and translation of MSF activities and core values.
Accountabilities
Performing professional written and oral interpretation and translation activities according to supervisor’s specialisation , ensuring medical confidentiality, neutrality and respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff. Include :
1. Verbal translation during meetings with authorities / Indonesian stakeholders,
2. Verbal translation during JKT all staff meetings,
3. Verbal translation during Banten all staff meetings, when Medco/HoM joins in,
4. Translation of material, letters etc. coming to us from the authorities,
5. Translation of material used for health promotion / medical activities, so that we have it both in English and Indonesian
6. Translation of messages sent from e.g. me or Dr Ricky by email to the staff, so that we have it both in English and Indonesian
7. Translation of letters coming from us to the authorities, so that we have it both in English and Indonesian
8. Translation of internal policies, guidelines, SOP’s etc, so that we have it both in English and Indonesian
Requirements
Education
• Higher education ( health degree would be an asset) Professional training in translating
Experience
• Essential at least two years previous working experience. Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
Experience in written and oral translations and performing administrative tasks
Languages
English and Bahasa language essential
Knowledge
Good computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
How to apply
Please send your application : Cover Letter, Updated Curriculum Vitae including name, addresses, email address & phone number of 3 (three) referents to Human Resource - MSF Indonesia via email : msf-jakarta-recruitment@msf.org and should indicate “QT ” on the email subject.
Applications will be considered until 03 November 2021. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
MSF is an international medical and humanitarian, non-profit organization acting in accordance with the principles of humanitarian assistance, impartiality, neutrality, medical ethics and medical confidentiality, independent from any political, religious, military or economic authority
In compliance with its Charter, and based on an independent assessment of needs, MSF provides medical and humanitarian assistance to populations in distress without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or political convictions, in the contexts of epidemics, endemic diseases, natural disasters and conflicts.
Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF
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