Rohingya Speaking Interpreter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver precise, comprehensive, and respectful video interpreting services between English and True Rohingya, including occasional over-the-phone interpretations.

• Ensure faithful communication without adding, omitting, or modifying the intended meaning of speakers.

• Adhere to professional interpreter ethics, standards of practice, and company protocols.

• Uphold confidentiality and comply with relevant healthcare privacy regulations.

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds, communication methods, and patient preferences.

• Maintain professionalism and demonstrate sound judgment concerning interpreter role boundaries.

• Adapt to changing technologies, workflows, and service demands.

• Engage in mandatory training, coaching, and quality assurance activities.

• Complete the structured evaluation process and foundational training before commencing live sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient, professional-level verbal communication skills in both English and True Rohingya.

• A genuine understanding of medical interpreting, which may stem from informal experiences like interpreting for family members, rather than formal employment.

• Capability to accurately and completely interpret medical information in both languages.

• Willingness to undertake a medical interpreting proficiency assessment as part of the hiring process.

• Cultural sensitivity and comfort in navigating the US healthcare environment.

• Strong reliability and sound judgment, combined with a customer service orientation.

• Comfortable using video conferencing tools and adapting to new remote technologies.

• Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.

• A dedicated, private workspace at home that is free from distractions, with a locking door and wired high-speed internet; no Wi-Fi, hotspot, satellite, or DSL connections allowed.

• Willingness to be on camera for the majority of each shift.

• Residing in the Philippines or Malaysia, with the ability to work remotely.

• Availability to work night shifts aligned with US Eastern Time (ET).

• Previous experience in medical interpreting is not mandatory.

• While formal medical interpreter training, relevant certifications or degrees, national medical interpreter certification, and knowledge of medical terminology are beneficial, they are not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Work From Home

• Training & Development

• Equipment provided