Job Description for Medical Translator

William J. Clinton Foundation

Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI)

Vietnam

 

 

Position:  Medical Translator

 

The William J. Clinton Foundation (CF) works with the Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC), a unit of the Vietnam Ministry of Health, to help build the medical and public health infrastructure to address the HIV epidemic in Vietnam. We work in particular to strengthen care and treatment programs, improve the HIV-associated laboratory system, and address prevention of transmission from HIV-infected mothers to their children (PMTCT).  

 

Base: Hanoi with extensive travel in both northern and southern provinces

Duration: 1 year contract with 2 month probation period; possibility of extension

Closing Date: Open until filled

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

The Medical Translator’s primary responsibility is to accompany an international HIV specialist on field site visits to translate in the clinical setting: English to Vietnamese and Vietnamese to English. All translations should be of consistently high quality and reflect an understanding of the intent of the speaker rather than merely the literal translation of the words. The Translator will liaise and work with all staffs but will be supervised by the Program Director.

 

Additionally, when not traveling the Medical Translator will be asked to translate advanced medical lectures and documents: English to Vietnamese and Vietnamese to English.

 

 

Requirements

 

-       Medical Degree

-       Native Vietnamese speaker

-       Fluency in English

-       Computer literacy: Fluent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and ability to conduct internet research

-       Excellent oral and written communications skills

-       Experience in translation or other communications-related fields

-       Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and determination to meet deadlines

-       Specific experience in the HIV/AIDS desirable

-       Willing to travel frequently

 

A one page cover letter should specify the position sought and highlight why the candidate feels they are the right person for the job.  A CV detailing professional experience and relevant qualifications should be provided. Interested candidates should send materials to vietnam_office@clintonfoundation.org and lle@clintonfoundation.org. Indicate position sought in the subject line.