Qualified Translator
Main purpose: Performing professional translation activities and delegated duties depending on supervisor’s specialization and instructions and according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, to ensure a proper representation and translation of MSF activities and core values.
Main accountabilities: Performing professional written and oral interpretation and translation activities according to supervisor’s specialisation (e.g. MD, RN, IC, Pharmacy, Mental Health, Lab, Logistics, Operations, HR), ensuring medical confidentiality, neutrality and respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, 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.
Depending on the supervisor’s specialisation and the needs of the respective department, establishing and maintaining professional contacts with relevant authorities and communicating MSF’s messages to MoH counterparts and authorities (specifically related to patient care).
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.
Observing security rules and regulations, NOT putting self and others in danger. Promoting and maintaining MSF quality standards.
Context / Specific accountabilities: Support community engagement activities (meetings with community leaders, community-based organizations, focus group discussions) by accurately translating MSF’s messages and collecting structured community feedback.
Maintain strict medical confidentiality and impartiality during all community and facility-based interactions.
Identify and promptly inform the line manager of any recurring misconceptions, rumours, barriers to care, or community concerns affecting service uptake or adherence.
Facilitate respectful dialogue between MSF team and local authorities or community representatives, ensuring cultural sensitivity and clarity of roles.
Immediately declare any conflict of interest when assigned to translate in sensitive cases involving acquaintances, family members, or personal affiliations.
Ensure accurate, neutral, and complete translation of all medical consultations between patients and health staff, preserving meaning, tone, and intent without omission or additions.
Simultaneously interpret for observation of medical consultations (medical, mental health, and humanitarian sector terminology).
Perform any other tasks within the same level of accountability of the position as requested by the line manager.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivelant (social sciences, social communication, English literature, health or any other degree with English high proficiency would be an asset)
Desirable: Professional training in interpreting and translating.
Desirable: Professional training in medical interpretation.
IT knowledge (working knowledge of Microsoft office and Internet) is mandatory
Experience: 6 months minimum experience in a similar position;
Previous experience with MSF or similar organization in the field of Translation is desirable.
Desirable experience working in healthcare or mental health setting.
Experience in written and oral translations and performing administrative tasks.
Language: Fluency in English is essential (both written and verbal)
Fluency in Arabic is essential (both written and verbal)
Desirable good understanding of Sudanese Arabic dialect.
Job Conditions: Location: Aswan, Egypt.
Contract type: Fixed-term Contract – Full-time (working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Please note that the salary is not negotiable, and that previous MSF experience will be taken into account for salary calculation.
Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, accountability, trust and Empowerment.
Adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.
Application Process: Deadline: 26/08/2026 by 5:00 PM
Interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details and supporting documents (certificates, etc.).
Please note that this vacancy is available for Egyptian nationals only.