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Job Responsibilities
To provide translation and interpretation services from the Arabic language into English or the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian languages and vice versa to ensure
appropriate, correct and smooth communication between Persons of Concern (PoC) and DRC personnel and other relevant stakeholders in both temporary reception centres and outside of centres.
to provide precise interpretation/(written)translation services facilitating communication between DRC Health staff / other service providers and stakeholders and Persons of Concern (refugees, migrants and asylum seekers) in both temporary reception centres and out-of-sites;
to organize, directly or in support of DRC staff information and counseling sessions (individual and group) to refugees/migrants and asylum seekers;
to perform cultural mediation activities and support DRC staff in understanding specific aspects of the cultural background of PoCs with the aim to improve quality of DRC’s services;
to secure mutual understanding between DRC staff and refugees/ migrants and potential asylum seekers and ensure that main diversities as regards culture, traditions, religion, age, gender and other diversities are given adequate attention and consideration in order to build necessary trust with PoCs and maximize effects of counseling/information activity;
to contribute to continuous advocacy for increased communications with PoCs throughout DRC units, duty bearers and other humanitarian actors;
to engage in communication with communities and provide information to medical teams in terms of further activities, needs and gaps;
to fulfil a variety of data entry tasks in English including entering data into KoBo tools such as inquiry tracking, quick tool, satisfactory survey, vaccination survey among others and to provide assistance with conducting surveys when needed;
to assist with medical escorts of PoCs to PHC/SHC or other relevant health institution, while providing both sides with translation, medical staff at hospital and beneficiary
to provide additional support for specific medical cases, minorities, disabled persons, vulnerable persons, elderly persons in terms of social support
to visit hospitalized patients based on need, and support in terms of delivering medical NFIs packages, providing information to the patient about health condition (according to the doctor’s information), raising awareness of importance of completing the started treatment
to assist health in day-to-day activities such as screenings, examinations, health awareness, community engagement, etc.
to report any potential protection/health issues/risks to the line manager identified in communication with the beneficiaries.
to respect confidentiality of any sensitive information and adhere to the DRC Code of Conduct;
to perform other tasks as required by DRC Health staff and Team Leaders
Other Educational Qualification
Arabic language diploma or native speaker;
Ability to work in challenging environment, assess the situation and carry out immediate actions;
Experience on refugee/migration related issues would be an asset
Skills
Ability to behave in the manner consistent with human rights obligations;
Fluency in spoken and written BCS (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) and English;
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
Valid driving license, high level of professionalism evidence by clear driver’s record;
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